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Cambria County Planning Commission
McMahon Associates, Inc. 3903 Hartzdale Drive | Suite 301
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Submitted on
December 1, 2014
In association with
Environmental Planning & Design 100 Ross Street | Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Cambria County
LongRangeTransportationPlan
Proposal for the
December 1, 2014
Mr. Chris Allison
Cambria County Planning Commission
401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 213
Edensburg, PA 15931
Dear Chris:
McMahon Associates, Inc. (McMahon), along with our project partner Environmental Planning & Design
(EPD), is pleased to submit this proposal for development of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
for Cambria County. McMahon will lead the team as the prime consultant and provide overall project
management and transportation planning services. EPD will assist with community and land use
planning, GIS mapping, and community engagement. Our multi‐disciplinary team is excited about the
opportunity to work closely with Cambria County Planning staff and the community to develop a LRTP
that establishes a vision and guides development of the County’s transportation system to promote
sustainable growth and economic development.
Based on our understanding of the scope of work and planning context, the McMahon Team is committed
to developing a Long Range Transportation Plan that fulfills the following key project goals:
Complies with current federal and state requirements and guidelines for a regional Long Range
Transportation Plan ‐ The McMahon Team is knowledgeable of current requirements and
guidance in the development of Long Range Transportation Plans, including the MAP‐21
requirements for performance targets and PennDOT’s Publication 575 on Developing Regional Long
Range Transportation Plans. The McMahon Team also brings a broad range of professional expertise
related to planning and design for all transportation modes, land use and environmental planning,
public outreach and involvement, and transportation funding. Additionally, the McMahon Team
understands the need for the LRTP to be coordinated and consistent with other statewide, regional,
and local plans. We are well versed in planning best practices, including PennDOT’s Smart
Transportation and Linking Planning and NEPA policies.
Reflects Cambria County’s unique transportation needs and vision ‐ The McMahon Team has a
strong understanding of local and regional transportation issues. Our previous experience specifically
in Cambria County includes completing the Southern Alleghenies Greenways and Open Space
Network Plan.
Serves as a guide for transportation investments to support the region’s vision for growth and
economic development ‐ The McMahon Team’s focus is to produce a LRTP that is a living
M c M A H O N A SS O C I A TE S , I N C . 3903 Hartzdale Drive | Suite 301 | Camp Hill, PA 17011
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P R I N C I PA L S
Joseph W. McMahon, P.E. Joseph J. DeSantis, P.E., PTOE
John S. DePalma William T. Steffens
Casey A. Moore, P.E. Gary R. McNaughton, P.E., PTOE
A S S O C I AT E S
John J. Mitchell, P.E. Christopher J. Williams, P.E.
R. Trent Ebersole, P.E. Matthew M. Kozsuch. P.E.
Corporate Headquarters: Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Serving the East Coast from 13 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida
document that can be used as a resource by the Johnstown Area Transportation Study, Cambria
County, PennDOT, CamTran, municipalities, and other transportation partners to guide future
transportation investments and prioritize TIP projects. We will seek to engage a broad range of
stakeholders and community members throughout the planning process to foster community
ownership of the LRTP and create momentum for follow‐up actions. Although the LRTP will provide
a long‐range perspective, the McMahon Team will ensure that the plan has clear near‐term action
items, and can be monitored and easily updated in the future.
The McMahon Team will be led by Natasha Manbeck, P.E., AICP, Project Manager, phone (717) 975‐0295,
email address nmanbeck@mcmahonassociates.com. Natasha will serve as the single point of contact
between the McMahon Team and Cambria County. Natasha is an experienced project manager that is
knowledgeable in regional planning processes. In particular, Natasha was actively involved in the
development of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) LRTP for 2035 and 2040
and brings over eleven years of experience in coordinating transportation and land use planning.
Additionally, Natasha is skilled in facilitating stakeholder involvement and will assist with community
engagement for the plan.
Our qualifications, prior experiences, approach, detailed scope of services, and project schedule, which
follow, demonstrate the McMahon Team’s ability and commitment to successfully complete the LRTP
within the 18 month timeframe. We appreciate your consideration of our team for this project. If you
have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me or Natasha at
(717) 975‐0295.
Sincerely,
Casey A. Moore, P.E.
Vice President & Regional Manager – Mid‐Atlantic
Mr. Chris Allison
December 1, 2014
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A. Summary ……………………………………………………………………………….….1
B. Firm Qualifications ………………………………………………………….……….…...2
McMahon Associates, Inc.
Environmental Planning & Design
C. Relevant Experience ……………………………………………………………………...4
D. Key Staff ………………………………………………………………..………………….9
E. Project Approach………………………. ………………………………………………..13
F. Scope of Work …………………………………………………………………………...19
F. Scope of Work—Options……………………………………………………………….26
G. Schedule …………………………………………………………………………..….…..29
I. Cost Proposal ………………………………………………………………………...…..30
J. Past Performance and Future Capacity…………………………………………….....31
Appendix A—Additional Project Profiles
Appendix B—Resumes of Key Staff
Table of Contents
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Summary
Our Team McMahon Associates, Inc. and Environmental Planning & Design welcome the opportunity to work with
project partners during an eighteen‐month planning process to successfully develop a Long Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP) for Cambria County. McMahon and EPD have partnered on numerous
transportation planning projects and offer the following qualifications, which are further described in our
proposal:
Multi‐disciplinary team of professional planners, transportation engineers, landscape architects, and
GIS and community involvement specialists with a solid understanding of multi‐modal transportation
planning
Experience on similar projects that involve the integration of transportation, land use, and economic
development recommendations
Experience collaborating with key project partners, including PennDOT, municipalities, transit
agencies, and railroad and airport operators
Knowledge of current federal and state requirements and guidelines for a regional Long Range
Transportation Plan
Technical proficiency and capacity with a successful track record of award winning transportation
planning projects
Reputation for providing responsive solutions and completing projects on‐time, within budget, and
with high quality deliverables
Our Approach McMahon Team’s unique approach for this project includes:
Serve as an extension of Cambria County Planning Commission staff
Facilitate inclusive stakeholder and public involvement
Utilize previous plans and available resources
Develop a GIS‐based inventory and assessment that is comprehensive of all modes and integrates
transportation and land use
Build consensus on a long‐term vision and goals through stakeholder and public involvement
Identify innovative strategies and best practices to more efficiently plan and fund major
transportation improvements in the region
Establish a list of feasible transportation improvements that will help achieve the region’s vision and
are ranked based on criteria that reflect local priorities
Develop an easy to read, customized, and implementable plan with performance measures to track
progress
Our Passion In addition to our technical expertise, the McMahon Team is passionate about transportation and
community planning. We will bring our energy and excitement for our profession to the LRTP project.
We understand how an LRTP can be used to shape the investment of transportation resources to benefit
our communities and future generations.
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Firm Qualifications
FIRM OVERVIEW
McMahon is a 125‐person firm with thirteen regional offices along the east coast and professional
expertise for this project based in our Allegheny, Cumberland, and Chester County offices. McMahon
specializes exclusively in transportation planning and design, and has documented success in helping our
clients develop and implement a variety of transportation projects since 1976. Our experience includes
working closely with PennDOT, MPOs/RPOs, counties, municipalities, institutions, permitting agencies,
and private developers on a broad range of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and design
projects. McMahon has the talent, ability, and expertise to address any transportation assignment from
planning to design and construction. Our team is committed to providing sustainable transportation
solutions that are cost‐effective, environmentally sensitive, and supportive of healthy and vibrant
communities. McMahon has delivered results that resolve our clientsʹ transportation needs for today,
tomorrow, and years to come.
McMahon has extensive experience with projects similar to the Cambria County LRTP that require
integration of multi‐modal transportation, land use, and economic development planning. McMahon
also has experience engaging the community to develop a vision for transportation improvements and
translating that vision into an implementation strategy. Most importantly, McMahon offers in‐depth
knowledge of federal and state planning requirements, funding sources, and best practices for
multimodal transportation improvements. McMahon has led transportation improvement projects from
inception to construction and offers a unique capability to prepare a LRTP that reflects the community’s
vision, yet is focused on implementation.
The relevant services we provide include, but are not limited to, the following:
Comprehensive data collection programs and transportation surveys, as well as transportation
network forecasts and modeling.
Transportation planning studies ranging from corridor‐, neighbor‐ and city‐wide to regional studies,
including improvements feasibility studies, transportation alternatives analysis, interchange
justification studies, traffic/bicycle/pedestrian studies, transportation master plan development, and
comprehensive transportation modeling.
Traffic impact and parking studies for all types of developments, including recreational, institutional,
residential, office, commercial, and mixed‐use developments.
Traffic operations analysis, including traffic signal system analysis and optimization; pavement
markings, signing, and maintenance of traffic plans; and parking and accident analysis.
Transportation engineering design services, including highway access and traffic signal permits;
conceptual, preliminary, and final roadway designs; pedestrian and bicycle design; streetscape and
enhancement design; traffic calming; context sensitive design; traffic signal design; development
driveway access, circulation; parking layout design, and construction documents.
Public involvement and consensus building as well as agency (state DOT, regional planning
commission, municipality), community, and private sector coordination/collaboration.
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FIRM OVERVIEW
Provide unrivaled service –Client-centered focus –Direct principal involvement –On time, under budget Develop sustainable, timeless design –Unmatchable creativity –Enduring quality –Resolute resource sensitivity Encourage staff development –Right people, right passion –Highly accountable team –Innovative, imaginative expert
Environmental Planning & Design (EPD), formerly Simonds and Simonds, was established in 1939 to provide public and private clients landscape architectural, urban design and community planning services. Our 75 years of experience has allowed us to develop a nationally acclaimed practice and an enduring legacy. The present organization includes Andrew JG Schwartz, Susan M. Simmers and Jack R. Scholl as Principals.
Expertise EPD holds registrations and certifications in the fields of Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Community Planning. The firm’s diversity allows us to deal with a multitude of issues, ranging in scale and complexity. Our professional expertise permits us to focus our abilities on specific planning and design activities as well as sustainability approaches.
Philosophy
As the basis of our project philosophy, we utilize an iterative design process to blend our skills in stewardship, analysis, and conceptualization. We continuously evaluate a project’s strategic implications and refine its attributes to optimize the design solution. Through this iterative process, we are able to fuse the principles of sustainable planning and green design with the reality of economic needs, design practicality and community values. The appropriate level of client and/or public involvement in the planning and design process is imperative for success. Our firm has developed and extensively used participation techniques to establish “consensus” in our projects. The integration of these approaches provides the foundation for creating timeless planning and design solutions and successful project implementation. We have become renowned in the planning and design community for creativity, functionality, practicality, sustainability and quality.
Firm Qualifications
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McMahon Associates (McMahon), in partnership with Environmental Planning & Design (EPD), is
pleased to submit this proposal to work with Cambria County to develop a Long Range Transportation
Plan (LRTP) that will serve as a blueprint for implementation of the Countyʹs vision to promote growth
and economic development. McMahon and EPD have successfully worked together on various planning
projects. Our close and successful working relationship in developing community and transportation
plans will allow us to deliver a high quality product to Cambria County within budget and on time.
Experience working with MPOs and counties on regional plans and studies The McMahon Team has successfully completed similar regional transportation planning projects for
other Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and counties. McMahon has completed the
transportation elements of ten comprehensive plans for Pennsylvania municipalities within the last ten
years, including the award winning Char‐West Comprehensive Plan, Union County Comprehensive Plan,
Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan. With similarities to the scope of work to the LRTP, our
involvement with comprehensive plans has included data collection and analysis, inventorying existing
conditions, developing a vision and goals, and presenting priority projects and other next steps.
Additionally, our work on comprehensive plans addresses all transportation modes, including public
transit, rail, as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. EPD also has extensive experience with regional
and county‐wide planning projects, including the Southern Alleghenies Greenways Plan, Indiana County
Comprehensive Plan, and Franklin County Comprehensive Plan, which was coordinated with the
County’s LRTP update.
In addition to our team’s regional and county planning experience, the McMahon Team has worked
closely with County and MPO staff. For example, McMahon completed the Route 100 Tri‐County
Transportation Study for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). This project was
part of DVRPC’s Work Program and DVRPC staff were responsible for providing transportation planning
services to assist with the project. The project area included six municipalities, three counties, and two
PennDOT Districts in the Pottstown region. Given the number of stakeholders, McMahon coordinated a
study advisory committee and also presented to the Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning
Committee (PMRPC). Similar staff and stakeholder involvement from Cambria County/Johnstown MPO
is a key element of McMahon’s approach for the LRTP update.
Highlighted below are the four McMahon and EPD projects that are most comparable to the Cambria
County LRTP. These projects, as well as the additional projects highlighted in Appendix A, demonstrate
our team’s ability to work with staff and officials and facilitate a community driven LRTP planning
process for Cambria County.
Relevant Experience
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PRIME CONSULTANT Environmental Planning & Design SUB-CONSULTANTS McMahon Associates, Inc. Delta Development Group, Inc. Beynon and Company, Inc. Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. CLIENT McKees Rocks Borough, Neville Township, Stowe Township CLIENT CONTACT Mr. Taris Vrcek, Executive Director McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation 531 Chartiers Avenue McKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412) 331-9900 SERVICES Community Planning and Zoning GIS Mapping Transportation Planning Park Master Planning Public Engagement PURPOSE To improve the economic vitality of the communities by strengthening business opportunities and elevating housing values AWARDS 2012 Governor’s Award for Local Government
Excellence 2012 APA-PA Daniel Burnham Award FEE Total: $90,000 KEY STAFF AJ Schwartz, EPD—Principal in Charge Carolyn Yagle, EPD—Project Coordinator Jodie Evans, McMahon—Project Manager Nicole Kline, McMahon—Project Engineer Brian Baier, McMahon—Project Engineer
The EPD Planning Team, which included McMahon, prepared a
Multi‐Municipal Comprehensive Plan for McKees Rocks
Borough, Neville Township, and Stowe Township. These
communities have been seriously affected by a declining
population, a reduction in industrial presence in the region and
decades of disinvestment in communities.
Public events throughout the project were designed to optimize
the ways in which the public could interact with the planning
team, the project Steering Committee, and with one another. The
Plan addressed issues such as economic revitalization, open
space planning, character enhancements, transportation, and
analysis of how the communities can share resources and join
together for current and future endeavors. Ultimately, the Plan
provides a framework to revitalize commercial districts via
enhanced housing opportunities for a younger generation of
Pittsburghers, an improved quality of life for residents within
these communities, a stronger tax base and commensurate
increase in economic development. Following the completion of
the Plan the committees moved forward with the amendment of
a selection of zoning issues and the development of a streetscape
plan for McKees Rocks that marks the commercial district.
Currently, the Plan is helping the communities stimulate private
sector investment to spur new development that respects the
historic character of the municipalities and their abundance of
natural resources. The three communities are exploring and
implementing realistic steps and opportunities for community
revitalization.
http://planningpa.org/wp‐content/uploads/4.‐CHAR‐
WEST_COMPREHENSIVE‐PLAN.pdf
Char-West Comprehensive Plan Borough of McKees Rocks, Neville Township and Stowe Township Allegheny County, PA
Relevant Experience
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PRIME CONSULTANT Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC (WRT) SUB-CONSULTANTS McMahon Associates, Inc. S. Huffman Associates American Farmland Trust ETC Institute CLIENT Union County Planning Commission CLIENT CONTACT Shawn McLaughlin, AICP Union County Planning Director (570) 524‐3840 smclaughlin@unionco.org SERVICES Evaluation of existing traffic and roadway conditions Existing and future traffic operations analyses Identification of transportation strategies,
partnerships and potential funding PURPOSE To develop a guide for managing future growth, promoting sustainable economic development, and preserving the rural landscape and way of life. FEE McMahon: $33,000 AWARDS 2010 APA-PA Daniel Burnham Award KEY STAFF Chris Williams, McMahon– Associate in Charge Nicole Kline, McMahon– Project Manager
Union County Comprehensive Plan Union County, PA
McMahon led completion of the transportation component of
the award‐winning Union County Comprehensive Plan,
including both a countywide and three multi‐municipal
comprehensive plans simultaneously based on the
sustainability key of Multi‐Modal Transportation Choices.
The plan included an evaluation of the existing road system,
existing and future traffic operations, multi‐modal
transportation options including public transit, rail,
pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and consideration for the
transportation needs of the significant Mennonite population
within the County. McMahon also compiled parking
inventory data for the downtown areas, and provided a
qualitative evaluation of the parking needs, with a focus on
parking demand and signage. McMahon developed a set of
transportation strategies, as well as an implementation plan,
identifying the necessary partnerships, next steps, and
potential funding sources. The Union County Board of
Commissioners unanimously adopted this plan after two
years of extensive and meaningful community involvement.
The plan is featured as an example of best practices in
PennDOT’s Publication 688, Integrating Transportation and
Land Use in Comprehensive Plans.
http://www.cultivatingcommunity.net
Relevant Experience
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PRIME CONSULTANT Stell Environmental SUB-CONSULTANTS McMahon Associates, Inc. CLIENT Central Planning Area (East Penn Township, Franklin Township, Mahoning Township, Lehighton Borough, and Weissport Borough), Carbon County, PA CLIENT CONTACT Rod Green Franklin Township Supervisor (610) 377-1681 SERVICES Data collection Evaluation of existing traffic and roadway
conditions Existing and future traffic operations analyses Identification of transportation strategies,
partnerships and potential funding Coordination with the Multi‐Municipal Planning
Advisory Team PURPOSE Manage development so as to protect and improve the community character; preserve the natural environment and farmland; improve mobility; provide adequate municipal services and public facilities efficiently and cost effectively; and improve the economic and social well-being of the community. FEE McMahon: $40,000 AWARDS 2012 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Local
Government Excellence KEY STAFF Chris Williams, McMahon– Associate in Charge Nicole Kline, McMahon– Project Manager
Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan and Regional Transportation Plan Central Planning Area (East Penn Township, Franklin Township, Mahoning Township, Lehighton Borough, and Weissport Borough) Carbon County, PA
McMahon led the completion of the transportation component of
the award‐winning Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan.
Through stakeholder surveys, transportation was identified as
one of the highest priorities. Additional funds were provided
through NEPA to expand the transportation component of the
comprehensive plan due to the importance of this plan element to
the region. The Regional Transportation Plan includes an
evaluation of the existing road system, existing and future traffic
operations, and multi‐modal transportation options including
public transit, rail, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, as well as
access management recommendations, roadway and intersection
improvements, and transportation improvement funding
opportunities. The plan also includes a set of transportation
strategies, as well as an implementation plan, identifying the
necessary partnerships, next steps, and potential funding sources.
http://www.lehightonborough.com/documents/
CCCTransportationPlan.pdf
Relevant Experience
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PRIME CONSULTANT Environmental Planning & Design SUB-CONSULTANTS PEC Trans Associates CLIENT Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission SERVICES Pedestrian Planning Bicycle Planning Greenway Planning PURPOSE To prepare 5 individual and regional-scale greenways plan FEE Total: $184,366 KEY STAFF AJ Schwartz, EPD Carolyn Yagle, EPD
Southern Alleghenies Greenways Plan Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission South Central Pennsylvania
Environmental Planning & Design, LLC (EPD) was
commissioned by the Southern Alleghenies Planning and
Development Commission (SAP&DC) to prepare individual
Greenways Plans for five counties in south central Pennsylvania
and a regional plan for the five counties and Blair County (who
prepared their own county‐wide plan). Leading the team,
which includes the Pennsylvania Environmental Council
(greenways management and acquisition experts) and Trans
Associates (transportation engineers), EPD worked with a
greenways committee composed of County Planning Directors,
DCNR officials and representatives of SAP&DC. In addition,
several public sessions were conducted to guide the
development of the Plans.
Initial work tasks included compiling existing GIS and
demographic data for each county to create a series of maps
depicting the regionʹs ʺgreenʺ and ʺgrayʺ infrastructure. EPD is
worked simultaneously at county and regional scales, constantly
revising each to reflect the other. The primary focus of the Plan
is the development of an integrated open space network to
encourage economic growth, protect critical natural resources
and provide public access.
As part of the projectʹs overall action plan, EPD defined costs
and/or resources required for economic development
opportunities, environmental preservation, implementation and
the determination of potential funding sources.
http://www.sapdc.org/gov‐non‐profit/planning‐funding‐sources
‐greenways
Relevant Experience
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McMahon has organized a multi‐disciplinary team with both knowledge and experience in existing
condition analysis, visioning and goal setting, financial strategies and analysis, regional planning
processes, and community engagement. Our team includes three certified planners, eight licensed
professional engineers, three professional transportation operations engineers, and three registered
landscape architects. The McMahon Team members have been integrally involved in the full life cycle of
transportation projects, including planning, feasibility, funding, design, construction, and maintenance.
We will draw on our previous experiences on similar or related projects to ensure that the LRTP reflects
the County’s vision and will serve as a guide for transportation policies and investments in Cambria
County. Our team’s professional planners and engineers are passionate about transportation projects
because we understand the value to our transportation system, our communities, and future generations.
The role and summaries of qualifications for the project manager and other key team members are
described below, highlighting the breadth and depth of our team’s professional qualifications and
experience. Additionally, full resumes for key staff are included in Appendix B.
Natasha will serve as the Project Manager and will lead community engagement and the financial
analysis for the project. Natasha brings over 11 years of experience in transportation planning and
engineering, which includes extensive experience facilitating stakeholder and public outreach for a broad
range of transportation plans and projects. Natasha is available to be the County’s key point of contact
for the project and can devote over 15% of her time available over the 18 month period for the project.
Natasha previously served as the Director of Transportation Services for the Chester County Planning
Commission. In that role, Natasha was an active member of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning
Commission’s (DVRPC) Regional Technical Committee, Long Range Plan Committee, and CMP Advisory
Committee. Natasha brings expertise and familiarity with regional planning processes and requirements,
including FHWA’s guidance on the Congestion Management Process (CMP) and PennDOT’s Linking
Planning and NEPA (LPN) forms. While serving the Chester County Planning Commission, Natasha was
responsible for managing several planning grant projects included in DVRPC’s Work Program and is
familiar with the PennDOT requirements associated with Unified Planning Work Program projects.
Additionally, she was an author for the transportation element of Landscapes2, Chester County’s
Comprehensive Plan, and several other municipal Comprehensive Plan transportation elements.
Natasha is active with the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) and also
serves as an alternate for the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce representative on the Susquehanna
Regional Transportation Partnership, Inc. Board of Directors.
Key Staff
Natasha G. Manbeck, P.E., AICP
Project Manager
Education Master of City Planning, University of California, Berkeley, 2004 Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2004 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002
Registrations Affiliations Professional Engineer in PA Institute of Transportation Engineers, Member American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association, Member
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Nicole Kline, P.E., PTOE, Deputy Project Manager Nicole will serve as the Deputy Project Manager to assist with overall project management, traffic
engineering, and community engagement. Nicole brings over 12 years of transportation engineering and
planning experience on both public and private sector projects. Nicole will also interact regularly with
Cambria County staff and project partners and can devote over 5% of her time over the 18 month
planning period. Her relevant experience includes serving as the Project Manager for the Central Carbon
County Comprehensive and Regional Transportation Plan and the Union County Comprehensive Plan.
Additionally, Nicole offers expertise in roundabout planning and design, which was part of McMahon’s
role in the Char‐West Comprehensive Plan. Nicole is personally familiar with Cambria County from time
spent living in western Pennsylvania.
Jodie Evans, PE, PTOE, Traffic Engineering Lead Jodie will serve as the traffic engineering lead, with a focus on analysis of trends and solutions related to
traffic operations and safety. Jodie draws on over 15 years of traffic engineering experience. Jodie has
worked on numerous municipal transportation studies, such as Transportation Components of
Comprehensive Plans, Roadway Sufficiency Analyses and Capital Improvement Plans associated with
Act 209 studies, Speed Limit Studies, Road Safety Audits and a Transportation Development District
study. Jodie has experience with both traffic operations and roadway design, which she has applied to
both preparing and reviewing studies and design plans for both public and private sector clients. She
currently serves five municipalities as the Township Traffic Engineer and was the lead reviewer for over
seven years as a consultant to PennDOT District 8‐0, where she reviewed hundreds of traffic impact
studies and highway occupancy permit design plans.
John Yurick, PE, PTOE, PTP, Bicycle and Pedestrian Lead John will lead the bicycle and pedestrian planning components of the plan, in coordination with EPD
staff, and will also assist with community engagement. John has 17 years of experience in transportation
engineering and planning, and has completed numerous transportation feasibility studies, traffic impact
studies, traffic signal operation analyses and various other traffic studies. He currently assists numerous
local area municipalities providing traffic engineering and transportation planning services. John
routinely collaborates with project advisory committees and stakeholder groups in the completion of
studies to ensure the successful project outcomes. John recently served as project manager for two multi‐
modal plans, including the West Vincent Multi‐Modal Study and the Paoli Roadway Improvements
Feasibility Study.
James (Jamie) J. Kouch, PE, Highway and Design Lead Jamie will serve as the highway and design engineer lead with responsibility for evaluating the feasibility
of priority projects and developing cost estimates. Jamie has extensive experience in all aspects of
transportation engineering projects, including state highway design, intersection design, sidewalk/
pedestrian facility improvements, multi‐use trails, and streetscape design. Additionally, his experience
includes public involvement, facilitating steering committee project meetings, and conceptual design for
feasibility studies and master plans. Jamie also has an extensive background with environmental
permitting, right‐of‐way acquisition, utility relocation coordination, preparation of project schedules and
cost estimates, preparation of Plans, Estimates, and Specifications (PS&E) packages.
Key Staff
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Joanne Haracz, PE, Intermodal Lead Joanne will serve as the Intermodal Lead and be responsible for incorporating policies and priority
projects associated with the air transportation, public transit, and goods movement. In particular, she will
assist with integrating with the Johnstown‐Cambria County Airport and other air transportation facilities,
CamTran and Amtrak services, as well as Norfolk Southern, shortline railroads, and trucking or
intermodal facilities into the LRTP. Joanne is also a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expert
and will be assist with environmental mitigation concerns, including incorporation of Linking Planning
and NEPA principles into the plan. She brings over 30 years of experience in transportation planning,
specializing in transit and intermodal planning, as well as environmental clearances. Joanne has national
experience, particularly in the Northeast Corridor and Boston metropolitan area, and can offer lessons
learned and a fresh perspective.
Christopher Seaman, Bridge and Structures Lead Chris will serve as the Bridge and Structures Lead and assist with policies and priority bridge projects.
Chris has over 15 years of experience designing bridges, retaining walls, sound walls, and other
transportation structures, including bus stop shelters and sign structures. Chris has also performed
inspections and evaluations of existing bridge structures to identify potential repairs. Chris has
experience with both County and municipal bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, including
retro‐reimbursement projects. Chris offers specific expertise on planning and policies for the over 80
locally owned bridges in Cambria County.
Matthew Kozsuch, PE, Signals and ITS Lead Matt will serve as the Signals and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Resource Lead and assist with
identifying policies and priorities associated with over 100 traffic signals in Cambria County. Matt brings
over 18 years of experience with traffic signal and ITS projects. In particular, Matt is the Project Manager
for the PennDOT District 6‐0 Traffic Signal and Safety Services Contract and the City of Philadelphia’s
Traffic Signal Retiming Initiative. Additionally, Matt will be leading McMahon’s team for on‐call traffic
operations and ITS services for the City of Philadelphia. His experience also includes extensive work as a
municipal traffic engineer ,whereby he manages the review of traffic signal operations as well as
intersection compliance with PennDOT traffic signal permits. Matt is also knowledgeable of state funding
programs for traffic signals, including Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) and Green Light Go
grants.
Christopher Williams, PE, Associate‐in‐Charge and QA/QC Officer Chris will serve as QA/QC officer and project advisor. Chris will review draft deliverables for quality
assurance and provide input regarding the LRTP performance measures and other key recommendations.
Chris manages McMahon’s Chester County Office, and has over has 20 years of transportation
engineering and planning experience ranging from conducting area wide transportation and corridor
studies to preparing traffic impact studies. He has provided engineering and planning services for
municipalities, states, and other agencies regarding present and future traffic patterns, congestion
management strategies and applications, corridor development improvements, improvement designs
based on study area needs, and regional highway network modeling. Chris is also chair of the Board of
Directors of the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC).
Key Staff
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Andrew (AJ) JG Schwartz, AICP CUD, RLA, LEED AP, Community Engagement
and Sustainable Planning Advisor AJ will serve as a senior project advisor for Community Engagement and Sustainable Planning and will
guide public outreach, community planning, and GIS inventory analysis. AJ will assist with
incorporating sustainable planning principles into the LRTP. AJ has over 25 years of experience with
preparing comprehensive plans, regional resource/conservation efforts, corridor initiatives, economic
feasibility studies as well as related land development initiatives. His planning work at both the local and
regional level highlights his ability to bring stakeholders and community members together. In
particular, AJ specializes in facilitating community and region‐wide charrettes and multi‐day project
workshops and understands that civic input is essential to formulating implementation strategies that
benefit both public and private sectors.
Carolyn E. Yagle, AICP, RLA, Community Planning and Economic Development
Lead Carolyn will lead the community planning and focus on developing economic development supportive
policies for the LRTP. Carolyn will also assist with community engagement and development of the
implementation plan. Carolyn Yagle brings more than 16 years experience in recognizing the
relationships of land use regulations, community planning, development, economics, infrastructure
assessments and civic amenity design. As a trained landscape architect and community planner, Carolyn
will also assist with environmental planning and design related issues.
John Douglass, GIS Lead John, working closely with Cambria County staff, will be responsible for GIS inventory and analysis.
John has over 20 years of experience with GIS mapping and analysis for corridor studies, comprehensive
plans, greenway plans, master site plans, and natural infrastructure plans. Projects include municipal,
county and regional using Microstation, GeoPak, ArcMap, ArcView, ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, and other
GIS/CADD packages.
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The McMahon Team understands that Cambria County is seeking a consultant to provide technical
assistance and work closely with the Cambria County Planning Commission staff and provide a fresh
perspective to update the LRTP. The key elements of our approach that are highlighted below present
our understanding of Cambria County’s unique needs and our desire to facilitate an efficient, effective,
and meaningful planning process for the LRTP update. Additionally, these elements are reflected in our
detailed scope of work for the project, which follows.
Serve as an extension of Cambria County Planning Commission staff
The McMahon Team proposes to work closely with Cambria County Planning Commission staff to
complete the LRTP. We understand that staff time and resources are limited, but Cambria County is
committed to being integrally involved in the project. We envision regular conference calls or meetings
with staff to review the project status, draft deliverables, and upcoming activities. We also have identified
activities that utilize the skills and expertise of County staff to complement our efforts. Staff can assist
with the inventory of existing conditions by providing local knowledge of the transportation system and
land development activities. Also, staff will assist with compiling data from PennDOT and County
resources, particularly GIS data. Additionally, staff will take a lead role in stakeholder outreach and
public involvement. We believe the involvement of Cambria County staff throughout the planning
process will enhance the LRTP report and implementation.
Facilitate inclusive stakeholder and public involvement
The McMahon Team believes one of the keys to success for
the LRTP is utilizing input from project partners,
stakeholders, and community members. We know that the
County, PennDOT, municipalities, planning commissions,
other regional stakeholders, and members of the public
have a shared interest in advancing transportation
improvements. The McMahon Team can guide and direct
planning processes to provide numerous opportunities for
stakeholder and public input. Any public involvement
strategies would include an open process that is consistent
with applicable federal and state guidelines and
requirements and Cambria County’s Public Participation
Plan. Additionally, the McMahon Team would assist
Cambria County in presenting information to the public in
non‐technical language that is easily understood and helps
clarify the complexities of PennDOT’s TIP planning and
funding process. Key aspects of our experience related to
public involvement and outreach include:
Collaborate with a steering committee at key milestones. Examples of our success in leading project
steering committees include Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan, Union County
Comprehensive Plan, and Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100.
Engage all people in the transportation planning process, including users of all modes and
disadvantaged populations. For example, due to our comprehensive outreach efforts on the Paoli
Project Approach
McMahon facilitated three community workshops averaging over 200 attendees at each meeting for the Paoli Roadway Improvement Feasibility Study
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Project Approach
Road Improvement Feasibility Study, over 1,000 people participated in ten stakeholder meetings and
three community workshops, while the project website (www.paolionthemove.org) received more than
4,150 unique visitors. Participants at community workshops and stakeholder meetings included
residents of a low‐income/minority neighborhood and elderly/disabled community members. Also, the
McMahon Team coordinated a multi‐disciplinary team to conduct a road safety audit and received
over 500 responses to a community survey.
Utilize a variety of methods and outlets to share information, educate the public, and provide
opportunities for input. Our scope of work includes several community workshops to educate the
public on the LRTP planning process and offer input on goals and priorities. However, we also
understand some of the limitations to traditional public forums and the opportunity available through
new online platforms. For example, those with little involvement in municipal activities often are
unaware of public meetings. Seniors, those who don’t drive or the house‐bound, while needing critical
transportation services, are often excluded from participating simply because of their limited mobility.
And those raising young families and working full‐time jobs, rarely have the time to dedicate to long
evenings at town hall. New web‐based platforms can allow much broader participation in public
discussions; can provide opportunities for the planners to create a base of information that users will
find useful and allows the community to build upon new ideas and suggestions.
The McMahon Team has experience developing project websites, social‐media sites, online surveys,
and printed outreach materials. The goal of all activities is to engage a broad cross‐section of the
community, clearly identify the goals of the interchange, and guide participants through a process that
allows everyone to feel that they have been heard and understood. Online options do not replace
traditional public meetings, but rather complement and provide an alternative way to engage members
of the community. The McMahon Team offers two options for an online community engagement
forum for the LRTP and both options are further described on page 26.
Utilize previous plans and available resources
One of our recommended first steps is to review relevant planning documents, including federal planning
principles and performance measures, PA On Track (currently released as a draft) and other statewide
plans, Cambria County’s Comprehensive Plan and current LRTP, and other local planning documents.
Extracting common themes, as well as issues unique or more critical to Cambria County, will help to
establish consistency between the LRTP and other plans. The McMahon Team will utilize and update, as
necessary, the existing conditions inventory, demographic data, and other relevant elements of Cambria
County’s Comprehensive Plan and the current LRTP. Also, in review of previous plans, the McMahon
Team will identify issues that were possibly beyond the scope of previous planning efforts or new policies
and best practices. Using previous plans and readily available data will help to reduce time, effort, and
costs, particularly associated with data collection and the existing conditions analysis phase.
Develop a GIS‐based inventory and assessment that is comprehensive of all modes and integrates
transportation and land use
The existing conditions inventory and future needs assessment will serve as the foundation for
developing the vision and establishing priorities of the LRTP. Similar to our experience on the Central
Carbon County Comprehensive Plan and The Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan, the McMahon Team will
work closely with Cambria County staff on compiling and analyzing all relevant GIS data. The McMahon
Team is very familiar with readily available data from statewide resources, such as PennDOT and the
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Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access, and we have
experience synthesizing local data, such as County and
municipal planning documents and GIS layers. Our
team’s expertise with GIS‐based inventories and
assessments goes well beyond production of easy to read
maps, including experience with geographic analysis of
Census and American Community Survey data,
development of custom GIS applications, and sharing GIS
data through web‐based mapping systems. Our
knowledge and experience working in Cambria County
will also enable us to verify data with real world
experiences, such as potential congested corridors and
high crash locations.
The McMahon Team will use the comprehensive
inventory of transportation facilities and services, with relevant land use and environmental resource
data, to assess the current condition of the transportation system, including key regional issues and
transportation needs with a focus on areas of federal and state planning principles, such as system
preservation and safety.
Build consensus on a long‐term vision and goals through stakeholder and public involvement
Listening is a key step to building consensus on the 25 year vision and associated goals and objectives.
The existing conditions and future needs assessment, will serve as the foundation for discussions with
stakeholders and the public about the vision for the region. Since the transportation system is so closely
related to land use, development patterns, economic vitality, open space, and overall quality of life, the
vision and goals in the LRTP should reflect these integrated and interwoven issues. Also, the LRTP vision
should not be based on the ideas of a single individual, small group, or consultant team, but rather, must
be developed collaboratively with the community.
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EPD developed a customized GIS mapping tool on GoToTrails.com for The Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan
Examples of McMahon’s leadership on a projects driven by stakeholder input - Overbrook Farms Neighborhood Transportation Study - Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan - PA Route 100 / Tri-County Transportation Study - Paoli Road Improvement Feasibility Study - Dallas Five-Leg Intersection Improvement Project - West Vincent Township Multi-Modal Study
The Overbrook Farms Neighborhood Transportation Study is an excellent example of McMahon’s approach to facilitate stakeholder input. McMahon focused on providing technical support to evaluate the community’s ideas. McMahon coordinated several Study Working Committee meetings, a walking tour, and a community charrette. McMahon assisted in identifying practical solutions that balanced the needs of all users. The stakeholders were involved from the beginning and at every major milestone to create recommendations that were consistent with a shared vision for their community.
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The McMahon Team recommends forming a LRTP Steering Committee to help shape the vision and goals
by providing initial direction and reviewing specific plan language. Through our work on multi‐
municipal and county comprehensive plans, the McMahon Team has experience with synthesizing broad
comments to formulate vision and goal statements that are realistic, achievable, and based on public
input. Although our project team has extensive experience on transportation planning projects, we will
not bring preconceived ideas for the vision, goals, and transportation solutions. Rather, our professional
planners and engineers will facilitate a community dialogue to reach consensus on the future vision for
Cambria County.
Identify innovative strategies and best practices to more efficiently plan and fund major transportation
improvements in the region
A unique quality to the McMahon Team is our experience with the full life cycle of transportation
projects, including planning, funding, design, construction and maintenance. In particular, we are very
familiar with PennDOT’s project development process and understand what it takes to deliver a project
from an idea to construction. As a result of our experiences and perspective, we are well positioned to
identify opportunities to improve coordination between the LRTP, TIP, and design phases. As an
example, McMahon has designed municipal bridge projects with federal and state funds from a TIP line
item for local bridge projects. We understand how establishing a regional vision and goals can translate to
TIP projects, and to the funding and implementation of critical projects.
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Transforming Plans into Reality McMahon has a thorough understanding of various federal, state, and local transportation funding programs. We are experienced with developing funding strategies and preparing grant applications for a broad range of transportation projects, including intersection improvements, traffic signals, bridges, transit expansions, streetscapes enhancements, trails, and safety or traffic calming projects. Recent successful grants that have been awarded to McMahon’s municipal clients in Pennsylvania include:
$3.6 million in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) grants since 2010
$2.2 million in PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grants in 2014
$2.6 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants in 2014
Below are two specific projects that highlight how McMahon has assisted with transforming plans into reality.
Paoli Roadway Improvements Feasibility Study Tredyffrin Township
McMahon completed a comprehensive feasibility study of improvements to accommodate existing transportation needs as well as support the future SEPTA Intermodal Transportation Center and a proposed station area private development. Tredyffrin Township was awarded $1.1 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for construction of a multi-use trail and enhanced pedestrian crossings identified in the Study.
Village Transportation Plan Upper Uwchlan Township
McMahon completed a multimodal transportation plan and conceptual design of improvement to connect the bicycle and pedestrian network, provide a consistent streetscape, and support businesses and economic development in the Village of Eagle. Upper Uwchlan Township was awarded $560,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for construction of three priority sidewalk and trail connections identified in the Plan.
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Establish a list of feasible transportation improvements that will help achieve the region’s vision and
are ranked based on criteria that reflect local priorities
Having a comprehensive list of priority projects to guide the development of future TIPs is one of the key
outcomes for the LRTP. The priority project ranking process will involve selecting measurable evaluation
criteria, using the Linking Planning and NEPA (LPN) Forms to gather information related to
transportation projects, and using the Decision Lens software to weight evaluation criteria and score
projects, providing the NPRTPO Committee with data to compare projects and make informed decisions
about regional priorities and investments.
The McMahon Team has identified a broad range of evaluation criteria for similar projects and provided
evaluation matrices to assist decision makers with the prioritization of projects or selection of alternatives.
For example, as part of the Tri‐County Transportation Study, McMahon tailored evaluation criteria
specifically for the PA 100 corridor to examine transportation, land use, and environmental impacts
associated with various improvement options.
For the PA Route 100/Tri-County Transportation Study, McMahon worked with the project steering committee to develop evaluation criteria and a prioritized action plan.
The evaluation criteria included both qualitative and quantitative measures for various improvement alternatives. The evaluation criteria were used to identify preferred improvement options to be included in the action plan. In addition to capital improvements, the action plan also included organizational, regulatory, and financial recommendations. Specific details were provided regarding next steps, responsible entities, priority level, and timeframe for implementation. The improvement options were developed in concert with the policy recommendations. This approach clearly lays out what actions need to be taken and by whom so that communities can move forward making their plans a reality.
The full report is available at: www.dvrpc.org/reports/08092.pdf
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Project Approach
Additionally, we have assisted with the preparation of several LPN Level 2 forms to screen potential TIP
projects. With our design experience, we can evaluate preliminary cost estimates and review other critical
data from the LPN forms to ensure that information is accurate and projects are feasible. With our
understanding and experience with the Decision Lens software, we can work closely with NEPA and
PennDOT staff to utilize this tool during the decision making processes. The McMahon Team will provide
the NPRTPO with comprehensive data to inform the selection of the priority projects that will help to
achieve the NEPA region’s 2030 vision.
Develop an easy to read, customized, and implementable plan with performance measures to track
progress
One of the McMahon Team’s priorities is to provide Cambria County and other partners with a LRTP that
advances and implements the County’s vision. We do not want to provide a report that will “sit on a
shelf.” Rather, we hope that our work will be a tool and guide for decision makers. We believe the LRTP
planning process can create momentum to inspire follow‐up actions and implementation. One of the
ways we hope to build consensus and foster a sense of ownership for the plan is by working closely with
the Cambria County staff and elected officials, Planning Commission and Johnstown Area Transportation
Study members, PennDOT, municipalities, planning commissions, and other stakeholders. Secondly, we
will coordinate with PennDOT regarding performance measures that can be used to track progress over
time, based on the anticipated publication of FHWA’s final rule for MAP‐21 performance measure
requirements in Spring 2015. Finally, the LRTP will include a prioritized action plan identifying next
steps, where and how to invest limited transportation resources to achieve the greatest results for
preserving the transportation system, coordinating transportation and land use, and improving safety.
The McMahon Team will seek to integrate work products with Cambria County’s other regional planning
processes and documents, such as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
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Scope of Work
The McMahon Team proposes the following general scope of services based on the requirements in the
RFP, knowledge of Cambria County’s issues and goals, and overall project budget of $125,000. The
McMahon Team recognizes and welcomes the opportunity to revise and modify this scope through
further coordination with Cambria County Planning Commission to ensure that the scope meets the
needs of the County and best utilizes the available funding and expertise of in‐house and consultant staff
resources. In particular, we have identified several opportunities for Cambria County staff to be
integrally involved in the planning process, but are aware of staff limitations on time and availability.
Further discussion to solidify roles and responsibilities for the consultant team and County staff will
result in a more efficient and effective planning process. Additionally, the scope includes some options,
which could be incorporated into the scope by making adjustments to specific task items. We hope this
scope reflects our creativity and interest in working closely with the County. As depicted below, we
believe the scope presents an overall framework for developing a LRTP for Cambria County that fulfills
federal and state requirements, reflects the unique needs of Cambria County, and will serve as a guide for
transportation investments to achieve the County’s vision.
Task 1. Stakeholder and Community Input
Stakeholder and community input will be gathered throughout the planning process at key milestones.
At the project outset, the McMahon Team will review the planned community engagement activities with
Cambria County staff to ensure that the planning process is consistent with the Johnstown MPO Public
Participation Plan, including outreach to Environmental Justice Groups and interested parties. Outlined
below are various stakeholder and community outreach activities.
LRTP Steering Committee: A project steering committee will guide the LRTP planning process
and will be integrally involved in developing the plan vision and goals, selecting priority projects, and
shaping the implementation plan. The LRTP Steering Committee may include representatives from
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Stakeholder and Com
munity Input
Financial Plan & Guidance
Funding and Project Prioritization
TRANSPORTATION TODAY
Analyze Plans & Existing Conditions
TRANSPORTATION TOMORROW
Forecast Future Trends & Needs
2045 VISION & BEYOND
Community Vision & Goals
Plan Implementation & Tracking
Task 1
Task 2 Task 3 Task 4
Task 5
Task 6
Tasks 7 - 9
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Scope of Work
Cambria County Planning Commission/Johnstown MPO, PennDOT, CamTran, municipalities,
advocacy groups, businesses/institutions, and Environmental Justice Groups /interested parties. We
would seek Cambria County staff assistance for coordinating LRTP Steering Committee Meetings by
scheduling and sending out meeting notices, as well as recording and distributing meeting minutes.
The McMahon Team will assist with developing the meeting agendas, preparing materials, and
facilitating each meeting.
The McMahon Team estimates the need for up to nine steering committee meetings. Potential
meeting topics for eight of the meetings are outlined below. From our experience on similar projects,
there is often the need for an additional meeting to spend more time on an issue or topic. Therefore,
we have built an additional placeholder meeting in the cost proposal.
Meeting #1: Project Kick‐Off—Review project scope, schedule, public involvement activities;
Availability of previous plans and data; New developments since recent plans
Meeting #2: Transportation Today—Review Existing Conditions Analysis and prepare for online
engagement and Stakeholder Meetings
Meeting #3: Transportation Tomorrow—Review Future Trends & Demands, including results of
online engagement and Stakeholder Meetings; Prepare for Community Meeting #1
Meeting #4: 2045 Vision & Beyond—Facilitated and interactive session to develop draft LRTP
Vision and Goals
Meeting #5: Financial Plan & Guidance and Priority Project Evaluation Criteria
Meeting #6: Draft Priority Projects—Prepare for Community Meeting #2
Meeting #7: Finalize Priority Projects and Draft Plan Implementation and Performance
Measures
Meeting #8: Finalize Plan Implementation and Performance Measures
Stakeholder Meetings: In addition to the steering committee, input from an expanded group of
stakeholders at the beginning of the planning process will serve as a key input for the 2045 Vision.
McMahon Team recommends holding up to eight stakeholder meetings, possibly scheduled within a
two day period. Potential stakeholder groups include: Businesses/Institutions, Economic
Development organizations, Intermodal Interests (e.g. transit, airport, and railroad operators, as well
as trucking interests), Emergency Responders, Municipalities, and Non‐Profit/Advocacy Groups (e.g
historic preservation, environmental/open space conservation, etc.. Having small group discussions
with the stakeholders will provide an opportunity for more in‐depth conversations and feedback on
specific issues or transportation modes. The stakeholder meetings will complement input from online
community engagement and community meetings. We request Cambria County staff assistance with
identifying stakeholder groups and invitees, selecting meeting dates and locations, sending
invitations, meeting facilitation, and preparing meeting summaries. The McMahon Team will prepare
meeting materials, including exhibits, presentations, and interactive exercises for small group
discussions, as well as facilitate the meetings.
Option: Over 35% of Cambria County’s population is over 65 or under 18. Seniors, children, and disabled
members of the community have different transportation needs and concerns, particularly individuals that are
unable to drive. One technique to engage these special population groups in the LRTP planning process is to
“go to them.” The McMahon Team can assist with developing specific outreach materials for senior centers or
other senior facilities, as well as schools, libraries, or other community facilities. Another option is to facilitate
special stakeholder meetings geared towards seniors and school‐aged children.
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Community Meetings: Community meetings are excellent opportunities to present information to
the public, as well as gather input to shape the LRTP. The McMahon Team recommends three key
points during the planning process for community meetings, as outlined below. We request Cambria
County staff assistance with identifying meeting dates, reserving meeting venues, publicizing the
meetings, meeting facilitation, and preparing meeting summaries. The McMahon Team will prepare
exhibits and or/presentations for the meetings and provide meeting facilitation and/or presentations.
Meeting #1: Transportation Today and Tomorrow—Countywide open‐house style community
workshop to introduce the plan and planning process and gather input on existing conditions and future
demands to shape the LRTP Vision and Goals
Meeting #2: Project Prioritization—Three separate open‐house style community workshops held in
each of the three County planning areas (Southern, Central, Northern) to present the 2045 Vision and
gather input on project prioritization
Meeting #3: Draft Plan—Countywide public presentation of the draft plan at the beginning of a public
comment period
Online Community Engagement: In addition to traditional meetings, a cornerstone of the
McMahon Team’s approach is to reach a broader community audience through online community
engagement. The McMahon Team will assist with developing materials appropriate for posting
online, as well as maintaining an email contact list for participants in the planning process. The
McMahon Team requests Cambria County staff assistance with posting draft materials on the
Planning Commission’s website for review. In addition, the McMahon Team presents two options for
online community conversations and input regarding the plan:
MindMixer for online surveys and community conversations throughout the planning process
Customized Project Website (developed by EPD) for posting materials, soliciting public
comments, and possibly tracking progress of the project (after the LRTP is complete).
These two options are further described on Page 26 at the end of this Scope of Work.
Deliverables: Meeting materials, including exhibits and presentations for Steering Committee,
Stakeholder, and Community meetings; Summary of public involvement activities; Online community
engagement platform (Details to be determined)
Task 2. Transportation Today – Analyze Plans and Existing Conditions
In order to plan for the future, the McMahon Team will first inventory and analyze existing conditions.
The Cambria County Comprehensive Plan (2011) ‐ Transportation Study Chapter will serve as the
foundation for the existing conditions inventory. Through coordination and assistance from the Cambria
County staff, the inventory will be updated to reflect any changes since 2011 and expand information for
relevant transportation infrastructure with readily available data, such as traffic signals and bridges.
Additionally, the McMahon Team requests assistance from Cambria County staff to compile available
and relevant GIS data.
The task includes:
Review plans and studies related to transportation, including, but not limited to:
Cambria County Comprehensive Plan
Cambria County Long Range Transportation Plan
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Cambria County Natural and Historic
Resources Plan, as well as Inventory of
Historical Sites and Historical Structures
Pathway to Progress Master Plan
Johnstown MPO FY2015 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
Johnstown MPO Public Participation Plan
Southern Alleghenies Greenways and Open
Space Network
Long Range Transportation Plans for the state
and adjacent MPOs/RPOs, including the
Southwest Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)
Long Range Transportation Plan
Corridor planning studies
Municipal Comprehensive Plans
Compile and analyze demographic data related to
population, commuting, mode choice, and vehicle
ownership for people living and working in the County
Compile readily available data from Cambria County
and/or PennDOT for transportation infrastructure, such as pavement conditions, bridge conditions,
traffic signals, and/or high crash locations
Conduct a field visit to review key transportation assets, land use contexts within the three
community planning regions, and economic development opportunities
Deliverables: Summary and synthesis of data highlighting the key existing conditions of the
multimodal transportation system in text, photographs, tables, graphs, and maps. The inventory will
likely be presented in a series of maps highlighting various transportation modes, facilities, and issues, as
well as land use patterns and economic development opportunities/constraints.
Task 3. Transportation Tomorrow – Forecast future trends and needs
The first step in analyzing future trends and needs is to select a planning horizon through coordination
with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) and the Steering Committee. (For purposes of
this scope of work, the McMahon Team has identified a draft planning horizon of 2045.) For this task, the
McMahon Team will review data from DEP gathered for the Act 220 State Water Plan and recommend
any adjustments or projections to meet the planning horizon. The McMahon Team will review
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry data on workforce and summarize key trends for the
planning horizon. The McMahon Team requests assistance from Cambria County staff to compile data
and assist with necessary projections and adjustments.
Deliverables: Table of municipal population forecasts for the selected planning horizon; Summary of
employment trends; Summary of how the population and employment forecasts relate to the LRTP and
transportation planning
Task 4. 2045 Vision & Goals
The 2045 LRTP Vision and Goals will be consistent with federal requirements and planning factors,
relevant state plans, such as On Track , Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan, Cambria
Census—On The Map Tool provides current estimates of commuting patterns for people that live and work in Cambria County.
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County’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use/Transportation Goals/Objectives Matrix. However, the 2045
Vision and Goals will be tailored to reflect the unique needs of Cambria County. The McMahon Team
will compile applicable federal, state, and County guidance related to the long range transportation plan
goals and develop draft materials to assist the LRTP Steering Committee with developing vision and goal
statements. The McMahon Team will facilitate an interactive visioning and goal setting exercise with the
LRTP Steering Committee (See Task 1—Steering Committee Meeting #4).
Deliverables: LRTP Vision and Goal statements
Task 5. Financial Plan & Guidance
Working closely with Cambria County, PennDOT, and CamTran staff, the McMahon Team will assist
with developing projections for federal and state funding levels for the planning horizon. Assumptions
will be made concerning future federal funding levels, particularly given the uncertainty of funding levels
and categories of funding in future federal transportation reauthorization bills. Additionally, state
transportation revenues, including new revenues anticipated through Act 89 will be identified and
projected. At the federal and state levels, the projections will include both formula and discretionary
programs, such as the Transportation Alternatives Program, Multimodal Transportation Fund, and Green
Light Go. In addition to the surface transportation funding for highway, bridge, and bicycle/pedestrian
projects, the projections will also consider funding sources for airports and rail infrastructure. Identifying
future funding levels will demonstrate fiscal constraint for the LRTP.
Deliverables: Table of future funding projections; Text summarizing methodology for developing
funding projections
Task 6. Funding and Project Prioritization
In order to develop priorities for funding and select priority projects, the McMahon Team will first review
the current Long Range Transportation Plan and FY2015 TIP projects. Working with Cambria County,
PennDOT, and CamTran, the McMahon Team will review and update the status, costs, and schedule for
current major projects included in the TIP and LRTP. We will analyze how funding needs for these
priority projects relate to future funding projects identified in Task 5. We will also take a step back and
analyze how current funding allocations and priority projects relate to the LRTP vision and goals. The
comparison of needs, projected funding, and LRTP goals will determine the next step in the process.
Potential next steps in this task include:
Update the current list of priority projects, presenting the projects and funding needs in the short‐,
mid‐, and long‐range periods for the plan. Present the list to the Steering Committee (Meeting #5) for
review to determine if any projects should be added, modified or considered for removal from the
plan based on the LRTP vision and goals.
Develop general guidance for funding allocations for types of priority projects based on projected
funding levels, requirements associated with federal and state funding programs, LRTP goals, and
Steering Committee input.
Develop evaluation criteria and weighting aligned with LRTP goals and Linking Planning and NEPA
processes to screen and rank priority projects.
If funding projections do not meet the needs associated with current priority projects, utilize the
evaluation criteria and input from the Steering Committee (Meeting #6) to modify or defer priority
projects.
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If funding projections exceed needs, open a call for priority projects to be considered for inclusion in
the LRTP. Solicit input through specific outreach to municipalities, stakeholder groups, as well as
online community engagement processes. Utilize the Linking Planning and NEPA (LPN) ‐ Level 1
Form.
Screen the existing and new projects based on the evaluation criteria. Present the results of the
screening process to the Steering Committee (Meeting #6)
Develop a list of major priority projects funded within the planning horizon, as well as a list of
unfunded transportation needs that are aligned with the County’s vision and goals.
Deliverables: List of major priority projects, including funding allocations and schedule; List of
unfunded transportation needs; Summary of evaluation criteria, weighting, and screening process
Task 7. Plan Implementation, Coordination, and Tracking
The McMahon Team will develop an implementation plan to identify action items to advance the LRTP
vision and goals. The implementation plan will focus on actions to improve coordination between
transportation plans/projects and economic development activities and environmental mitigation. The
implementation plan will describe next steps, priority levels, responsible entities, and potential
timeframes for implementation. Where applicable and readily available, information will also be
provided regarding general costs and potential funding resources for implementation. A draft
implementation plan will be presented to the Steering Committee (Meeting #7) for review and comment.
As part of the Implementation Plan, the McMahon Team will work with Cambria County staff and the
Steering Committee (Meeting #8) to develop performance measures to track plan implementation. The
performance measures will be based on guidance from FHWA and PennDOT, as well as the ability to
collect and compare data on an annual basis. For the selected performance measures, the McMahon Team
will summarize the baseline conditions and data.
Deliverables: Implementation plan table and text; Summary of performance measures, including
baseline conditions
Task 8. Draft and Final Plan
The McMahon Team will prepare Draft and Final LRTP reports with text, maps, tables, and other
graphics to document the existing conditions, future needs, vision and goals, financial outlook, priority
projects, and implementation plan with performance measures.
Deliverables: Below is an outline for the deliverables and review schedule for the Draft and Final
LRTP:
Draft LRTP for Cambria County staff review and comment: The McMahon Team will provide
Cambria County staff with an initial draft of the LRTP for review and comment. The schedule assumes a two‐
week review period for staff review and two weeks for the McMahon Team to revise the initial draft for Steering
Committee review.
Draft LRTP for Steering Committee review and comment: The McMahon Team will provide the
Steering Committee with an electronic version of the Draft LRTP. The schedule assumes a two week review
period and two weeks for the McMahon Team to revise the draft for public comment.
Scope of Work
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Scope of Work
Draft LRTP for Public review and comment: The McMahon Team will prepare the Draft LRTP for a
45 day comment period with a community meeting at the beginning of the review period. The Draft LRTP will
be posted online and up to 20 hard copies will be provided to be available for public review. At the conclusion of
the review period, the McMahon Team will revise and finalize the report within three weeks. The McMahon
Team will coordinate with Cambria County and the Steering Committee, as needed, to address public comments
and make appropriate revisions to the plan.
Final LRTP for Adoption: The McMahon Team will provide Cambria County staff and the Steering
Committee with a Final LRTP for review. The schedule assumes a one week review period and a one week period
for any final revisions before it is presented to the Johnstown MPO for adoption. The McMahon Team will
provide an electronic (PDF) version and 20 printed copies of the Final LRTP, along with copies of the GIS
shapefiles and map projects used for the final plan.
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As mentioned in the Scope of Work—Task 1, the McMahon Team believes that providing an online
community engagement forum is a critical part of the LRTP planning process. An online community
engagement process will help the team to reach more citizens compared to only hosting traditional in‐
person events, thereby engaging more stakeholders and providing a more robust outreach process that
represents the community. Engaged stakeholders can maintain their involvement through the project,
keep “in the know” about project details and meetings, and provide valuable feedback to the team.
Fundamental elements of having a strong online presence include having a central website for project
related materials, updating the website with new content, using survey and other tools to solicit feedback
directly online, and having an email listserve to engage participants at key milestones. Additionally, key
social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter, can be integrated into the online project presence. The
McMahon Team presents the following two options for providing an online community engagement
platform.
MindMixer (mindmixer.com): MindMixer offers an economical platform to present materials, host a
virtual town‐hall meeting, and invite an online community conversation to garner a deeper
understanding of transportation needs and the desires. The online survey and commenting capability
will allow members of the public to review materials and provide comments on their own schedule
using computers, tablets, or smart phones. This MindMixer option would be established specifically
for the LRTP planning process. Although the structure of the project webpage and reports of
comments received would follow MindMixer templates, specific outreach strategies and messages
will be customized. The McMahon Team could use the MindMixer project website to request pictures
of transportation issues and opportunities, map areas of concern, request feedback on the vision and
goal statements, or ask for priority project submissions. More information about MindMixer and their
experience with supporting other Long Range Planning efforts is provided on the following pages.
Cost: $2,000—$4,000
Custom Webpage and Online Comment Application: EPD can develop a more customized online
forum that is GIS based and could be used during the planning process and after the plan is complete
to track plan implementation. Drawing from their experience with developing gototrails.com for the
Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan, EPD would lead development of an LRTP project website that would
allow draft materials to be posted, comments to be received, and priority projects and performance
measures to be tracked after the plan is complete. The GIS mapping tool would allow users to submit
comments and reference a specific area of the County. This unique capability of the McMahon Team
offers additional benefits to Cambria County for planning and tracking progress associated with the
LRTP.
Cost: $8,000—$10,000
Scope of Work– Options
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Scope of Work– Options
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Scope of Work– Options
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Schedule
TASK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Task 1—Stakeholder and Community Input
Steering Committee Meetings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Stakeholder Meetings
Community Meetings
Online Community Engagement
Task 2— Transportation Today
Task 3— Transportation Tomorrow
Task 4— 2045 Vision & Goals
Task 5— Financial Plan & Guidance
Task 6— Funding and Project Prioritization
Task 7— Plan Implementation, Coordination, and Tracking
Task 8— Draft and Final LRTP
MONTH
Based on the detailed scope of work and guidance in the RFP, below is an eighteen month schedule to
complete Cambria County’s Long Range Transportation Plan. Given the wealth of previous plans and
available data, the McMahon Team believes the analysis of existing conditions and development of a
vision and goals can be completed within seven months. This allows additional time to develop the
financial plan, priority projects, and implementation plan. This schedule can be adjusted, based on
modifications to the scope of work and additional input from project partners. Adhering to this schedule
will require close coordination with Cambria County staff and other key project partners. In addition to
the meetings outlined below, the McMahon Team suggests regular (possibly bi‐weekly or monthly)
conference calls between the consultant team and Cambria County staff.
Draft LRTP Staff Review—Month 14
Steering Committee Review—Month 15 Public Review—Month 16 & 17
Final LRTP Adoption Month 18
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Cost Proposal
The McMahon Team is dedicated to delivering a quality LRTP for the County within the project budget of
$125,000. Below is an estimated breakdown of the cost proposal by task to correspond with the detailed
scope of work. At this point, we have assumed Cambria County staff assistance as outlined in the scope
of work and included the MindMixer option in the budget. As stated previously, the McMahon Team
would like to work closely with Cambria County to refine the scope and task budgets to best meet the
needs of the County.
TASK FEE
Task 1. Stakeholder and Community Input $ 38,500
Task 2. Transportation Today - Plans & Existing Conditions $ 10,600
Task 3. Transportation Tomorrow - Forecast future trends and needs $ 5,800
Task 4. 2045 Vision & Goals $ 6,200
Task 5. Financial Plan & Guidance $ 5,800
Task 6. Funding and Project Prioritization $ 13,800
Task 7. Plan Implementation, Coordination, and Tracking $ 12,800
Task 8. Draft and Final Plan $ 18,500
MindMixer (Option) $ 3,000
Expenses (Estimate) $ 10,000
TOTAL $ 125,000
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Past Performance and Future Capacity
Completing projects on time through the commitment of staff resources
In addition to our relevant project experience and references, a demonstration of our technical proficiency
and capacity to produce deliverables on schedule and in adherence with all requirements is our previous
record of performance. The McMahon Team has developed and maintained a reputation for providing
our clients with personalized service and quality deliverables, on‐schedule and within
budget. McMahon’s key staff for this project are supported by the full force of our 120‐person staff. The
McMahon Team will commit the necessary staff resources to complete work assignments on‐schedule.
We are confident that key personnel and other support staff assigned to this project will be able to
accommodate the project workload. Below is testimony from several clients regarding our performance
and the quality of our deliverables from project evaluations. We offer this quality, responsiveness, and
commitment to Cambria County for this project.
For McMahon’s work on the SR 2005, Section 02S Intersection Upgrade project, McMahon scored
perfect ʺ10sʺ and PennDOT District 5‐0 representative, Jay McGee, concluded: T̋he McMahon Team
is doing a very good job in moving this project forward...completing all tasks under this part
accurately, on time and within budget...Good Job!ʺ
For our work on the Henry Wood’s Bridge project, McMahon received perfect scores on the project
evaluation and the PennDOT District 5‐0 Project Manager stated: “The McMahon Design Team
exceeded expectations during Final Design, delivering a PS&E package within a very short time frame
in order to meet the committed date.” Additionally, a representative from the PennDOT District 5‐0
Contract Management Unit stated: “Thanks for being so responsive to all our comments and
concerns. It makes our jobs a lot easier. I look forward to working with you again.”
On another multi‐million dollar bridge replacement project, a representative from the PennDOT
District 5‐0 Contract Management Unit provided the following comment after review of a plans,
specifications, and estimates package: “This message concludes my review comments on the plan
submission for the subject project. It was a pleasure to review such a well presented plan!”
For McMahon’s service on several PennDOT and Turnpike Commission open end agreements,
McMahon has established a reputation for never missing a deadline on a work order or review task.
For example, we are currently providing traffic signal support services to the District 6‐0 Traffic Unit
for the sixth consecutive year. The Selection Results for this agreement stated: I̋n past submissions,
they have had no delays. Even under extreme workload, submissions are completed in a timely
manner. Also with all prioritized projects, they have delivered quality work in time sensitive
constraints.ʺ
Other examples of open end contract experience is our Highway Occupancy Permit Review Contract
with Districts 6‐0 and 8‐0. McMahon, as part of four consecutive contracts dating back to the 1990s,
performed overall plan reviews for design, traffic operations, drainage traffic signal permit plans, and
structural reviews of Highway Occupancy Permit application. McMahon also reviewed plans and
supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with PennDOT regulations and design
standards. Coordination among the Department, applicant, and engineering consultants were
required throughout review process. McMahon maintained a 100% on‐time completion percentage
for all applications that have been reviewed for the Department. Review periods ranged from 4 to
8 days.
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Past Performance and Future Capacity
Natasha Manbeck and Nicole Kline will lead the McMahon Team, with Natasha serving as the primary
contact for Cambria County staff and stakeholders, and Nicole serving as her direct support. Natasha
and Nicole are available and committed to providing the necessary time and staff resources to complete
the Cambria County LRTP on time and on budget with the highest quality. Below is a sampling of the
other projects Natasha and Nicole will be working on during the 18‐month schedule for the Cambria
County LRTP:
Natasha Manbeck, Project Manager Upper Uwchlan Township Act 209 Update, Project Manager
US 30 Coatesville– Downingtown Bypass Study, Public Involvement Lead
East Bradford Township Comprehensive Plan—Transportation Element, Transportation Planner
Chadds Ford Village Master Plan, Transportation Planner
Various Municipal Engineering Reviews for Upper Merion Township, West Bradford Township, and
Upper Uwchlan Township, Transportation Planner
Nicole Kline, Deputy Project Manager Muncy Area Corridor Access Management Plan, County of Lycoming, Deputy Project Manager
Schenley Drive Green Street Improvement Project, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Traffic Operations
Lead
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Traffic and ITS Open End, Deputy Project Manager
Transportation Impact Studies for a variety of private developer clients throughout Pennsylvania,
Delaware, and Maryland
Appendix A—Additional Project Profiles
mcmahonassociates.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida
McMahon provided transportation planning and engineering
services to develop ten transportation elements for municipal
comprehensive plans in the last ten years. For each plan,
McMahon worked closely with the municipal planning
commission or committee and lead planning consultant to
coordinate transportation recommendations with future land
use plans and economic development strategies. McMahon’s
efforts have included collecting data on daily traffic volumes,
intersection turning movements, roadway characteristics and
classifications, bicycle and pedestrian activity, and parking
availability and usage. McMahon has incorporated Smart
Transportation principles into the planning process and evaluated multi‐modal transportation
options including public transit, freight, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Additionally,
McMahon has analyzed future traffic conditions to develop a wide range of recommendations
and actions, such as updates to municipal ordinances, capital improvement projects, and funding
strategies. The transportation elements of Comprehensive Plans provide a framework to
revitalize communities and improve quality of life. McMahon has contributed to two plans (Char
‐West Area Multi‐Municipal Comprehensive Plan and Union County Comprehensive Plan) that
received statewide recognition including the American Planning Association – PA Chapter’s
Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan and the Governor’s Award for Local
Government Excellence.
Comprehensive Plans—
Transportation Elements
Multi‐Municipal Plans for Central Carbon County (2011), Char‐West
Area (2011), Union County (2009)
Municipal Plans for the Townships of Honey Brook (2006),
Londonderry (2007), Radnor (2003), South Fayette (2011), Upper
Uwchlan (2002, 2013), West Brandywine (2005)
Throughout Allegheny, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, and Union
Counties, PA Services:
Data collection
Evaluation of existing transportation
system conditions
Analysis of future traffic and
operational conditions
Development of goal statements and
implementation plans
Coordination with advisory committees
and partner agencies
Public involvement
PA Route 100 Tri‐County Transportation Study Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties, PA
2009 MASITE Project of the Year for Transportation Planning
www.mcmtrans.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida
McMahon was retained to perform a transportation
planning study (based on PennDOT’s smart transpor‐
tation principles) of an 11‐mile stretch of the PA Route
100 corridor spanning three counties, six municipali‐
ties, and two PennDOT districts. Throughout the
study, the project team worked closely with the Study
Advisory Committee and the Pottstown Metropolitan
Regional Planning Committee (PMRPC) to review findings, improvement alternatives, and recom‐
mendations. Community outreach meetings were also conducted with study area municipalities to
explain the project scope, review preliminary findings and recommendations, and solicit feedback
prior to finalizing the study. Coordination with the Study Advisory Committee and the PMRPC was
essential to producing a report that embodied the vision of the community and provided recommen‐
dations for a consistent and comprehensive improvement plan for the corridor. The goal of the study
was to create an effective and sustainable plan to accommodate future traffic volumes resulting from
local and regional growth along the corridor, with recommendations focusing on practical infrastruc‐
ture improvements, improving safety and mobility, accommodating both vehicular and non‐
vehicular travel, and smart growth policies, while maintaining the collective vision of the adjacent
Services:
Future land use trip generation estimates
Capacity and access management improvements
Smart transportation “alternative” improvements
Implementation plan
Public involvement program
mcmahonassociates.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida
McMahon worked with PennDOT District 10‐0 to guide the
Borough of Punxsutawney through their first borough‐wide
planning and traffic study to develop short‐, intermediate, and long
‐term projects to address commuter traffic, truck traffic, and
pedestrian crossings issues. As part of the study, a comprehensive
data collection program was conducted that included automatic
traffic recorder counts that collected speed, volume, and vehicle
classification data; manual turning movement counts at key
intersections within the Borough; a survey of the existing signal equipment including
compliance with the traffic signal permit timings; and an origin‐destination study to verify
existing patterns of large trucks in the area that utilize U.S. 119, PA 36, and PA 436, as well as to
identify potential routes that are being utilized by locals as cut‐through routes. This data was
then utilized as the basis for evaluating the study area intersections to devise future signal
equipment upgrades, intersection improvements, and to determine the need for a separate truck
route to divert truck traffic from the main street corridor. Conceptual improvement plans were
completed that included a proposed roundabout at a critical intersection, modifications to
existing shopping centers to promote better access management, and enhancements to the
existing pedestrian crossings and facilities throughout the borough to promote a safer
environment for the community.
Services:
Data collection
Origin‐destination study
Traffic engineering analysis
Traffic projections
Concept plans
Public involvement
Punxsutawney Area Traffic Study PennDOT District 10‐0
Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County, PA
The McMahon team is completing a comprehensive
feasibility study of improvements to accommodate existing
transportation needs as well as support the future SEPTA
Intermodal Transportation Center and a proposed station
area private development. The project is funded by
PennDOT and it includes close multi‐agency coordination
with the project partners including, Tredyffrin Township,
PennDOT, Chester County, DVRPC, SEPTA and Amtrak.
The purpose of the study is to provide the necessary
solutions to improve the supporting infrastructure in a
Complete Streets approach to serve vehicle, transit,
pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the downtown Paoli area
and around the intermodal center. The study is guided by
the principles of Smart Transportation to foster a sustainable and multi‐modal improvement
plan by integrating context sensitive solutions and smart growth principles. The project also
includes a thorough community and stakeholder outreach program to guide the
identification of the issues and the evaluation of improvement alternatives. The community
outreach techniques include stakeholder meetings, community visioning workshops, and an
interactive project website with online surveys.
mcmahonassociates.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida
Paoli Roadway Improvements
Feasibility Study Tredyffrin Township
Chester County, PA
Services:
Transportation data collection
Road safety audit and traffic safety
assessment
Traffic and pedestrian analyses
Traffic simulation
Traffic forecasting
Conceptual “complete streets”
intersection and roadway design
Utility research
Conceptual cost estimates
Alternatives evaluation
Multi‐agency coordination
Public outreach program
McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida
McMahon, working with URS and PCPC, provided
transportation engineering and planning services as part of
an overall strategic plan to better incorporate the Callowhill‐
Chinatown North area with its surrounding neighborhoods
and to attract investment to a transitioning area of Center
City Philadelphia. Transportation improvement concepts
were developed in conjunction with land use, zoning, open
space, housing, and economic development recommendations. To achieve the overall planning
goals of “Thrive, Connect, and Renew,” McMahon identified multi‐modal transportation
improvements to serve future land uses, such as key commercial corridors, residential
neighborhoods, and industrial districts. Transportation recommendations were also based on the
City of Philadelphia’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan and the Complete Streets Handbook. McMahon
developed new roadway cross‐sections to reallocate space in the public right‐of‐way and provide
wider sidewalks and streetscape enhancements, on‐road bicycle facilities, on‐street parking, and
travel lanes. Additionally, McMahon performed operational analysis to provide guidance on one‐
way operations, travel lane
reductions, and potential street
closures. Final plan recommendations
include doubling the mileage of
bicycle lanes and adding over 1,600
new street trees. McMahon also
helped to facilitate several
community workshops to gather
input from the public on
recommendations.
Callowhill‐Chinatown North
Strategic Plan URS, Philadelphia City Planning Commission
Philadelphia, PA Services:
Data collection
Multi‐modal transportation planning
Traffic engineering analyses
Streetscape concepts
Public involvement
mcmahonassociates.com
WCRPC Regional Transportation
Feasibility and Design Study West Chester Regional Planning Commission (WCRPC)
Greater West Chester Regional Area, Chester County, PA
McMahon was retained by WCRPC, and its member
municipalities, to identify and evaluate multiple
transportation improvements to enhance traffic circulation
within the Greater West Chester Area associated with access
to/from and along U.S. Route 202 and the U.S. Route 202/U.S.
Route 322 Bypass interchange. The project includes the
design feasibility evaluation of potential environmental, land
use, traffic and construction impacts for all identified
transportation/circulation improvements. The project
includes the expansion of the U.S. Route 202 and the west on
U.S. 322. The project also considered slip ramp access to the Brandywine Business to alleviate
traffic conditions at adjacent Route 202 interchanges. Public involvement and agency
coordination was a key component for the identification transportation improvements to ensure
the circulation solutions address the quality of life concerns of the surrounding communities. The
goal of this project is to serve as a catalyst for municipal and PennDOT initiatives for
implementation of improvements.
mcmahonassociates.com
Services:
Traffic data collection
Existing and future conditions analysis
Circulation needs assessment
Improvements feasibility evaluation
Land use/environmental review
Context sensitive solutions
Conceptual design
Public involvement
Agency coordination
McMahon Associates ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida
EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Environmental Planning & Design led a Planning Team to complete build-out and economic development assessments as part of updating the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan. This southcentral Pennsylvania county is experiencing regional growth pressures created by Maryland and northern Virginia population migration as well as the growth of the Harrisburg region. Ways in which to best manage these economic and physical impacts were the focus of this Plan update. As such, key project components included a thorough demographic analysis, a study of housing trends in the area, and an economic analysis of the leading industries in the County. Analyses identified the key industrial, agricultural, commercial, and retail-based land activity that contributes to the local economy. Underutilized industrial and commercial areas were identified, and land use patterns recommended. A fiscal impact model was developed to understand the impact of various land use scenarios that enabled the overall County and specific planning sub-regions to best “balance” the impacts and opportunities of the types, quantities and locations of future development within urban, suburban agricultural and forested landscapes. The analyses’ findings became critical planning tools and strategies in conjunction with the Franklin County Area Development Corporation’s initiatives.
Franklin County Comprehensive Plan South Central Pennsylvania
SERVICES Community Planning and Zoning County-wide Build-out Analysis Public Engagement Economic Assessment and Modeling Project Team Management PURPOSE To update the County’s Comprehensive Plan with focus on strategizing areas for economic development areas and resource conservation CLIENT Franklin County Planning Department SUB-CONSULTANTS 4Ward Planning, LLC Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc. Central PA Conservancy
SERVICES Creation of new GIS transportation and connectivity system database Creation of online (‘cloud”) system Policy and maintenance recommendations PURPOSE To prepare a GIS database and online “cloud” for the Power of 32 effort and preparation of Regional Pedestrian Infrastructure Network. CLIENT Pennsylvania Environmental Council AWARD PA-DE Chapter ASLA Presidential Award of Excellence for Communications
EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO
What is happening in 53 counties? As an extension of the recommendations that emerged from Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s Natural Infrastructure project, EPD is currently working with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, the Progress Fund and hundreds of government and non-profit stakeholders to transform a 4-state network of connectivity and economic opportunity. This Plan: Identifies pedestrian infrastructure is an asset/amenity choice that can aid in resolving other vehicle-based infrastructure problems. When quality, convenience and safety exist in a location, the location can become more appealing as a place to live. Through the development an online (“cloud-based”) GIS system and in-house mapping/database for the thirty-two original Power of 32 participants as well as 21 additional counties, EPD has generated an up-to-date baseline source for a multi-use regional connectivity system. The network illustrates vital linkages/population connections from the Lake Erie to the Potomac River. The complexities of digesting, illustrating, coding, presenting and being a repository for regional information reinforces EPD’s understanding and capabilities of making realistic and trusted connections between data to outcomes.
Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Western Maryland, Western New York and Northern West Virginia
Westmoreland County, located east of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, has several concentrations of State and County Parks but vast areas exist with no publicly accessible land. EPD was hired in 1998 to prepare a long-term vision for the County’s park and open space system. The project involved three primary elements: an assessment and analysis of existing parks, open spaces and recreational facilities and programs; a gathering of community input from multiple sources; and the development of a series of specific recommendations. As a follow-up to Westmoreland County’s Parks and Recreation Plan Parks Horizon, EPD was retained by the County to develop its Greenway and Trail Plan. Employing a natural resource weighting system enabled the County to analyze the sensitivity of resources and evaluate the suitability of potential greenway locations. Natural resource sensitivity is derived from sensitivity rankings developed by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Natural Infrastructure project. Opportunities for multi-municipal collaboration and public-private partnerships are also identified.
SERVICES Community Planning GIS Mapping Recreation Analysis PURPOSE To identify current and future needs and present a long-term vision for the 2,700 acre Westmoreland County Park System. CLIENT Westmoreland County Department of Planning & Development Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation SUB-CONSULTANTS Joanne Nelson, Recreation Practitioner
Westmoreland County Comprehensive Park, Recreation, Greenways and Open Space Plan Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO
SERVICES Community Planning Zoning Ordinance Preparation Subdivision Ordinance Prepation PURPOSE To create uniform standards for protecting the value of natural resources, managing agricultural land, optimizing infrastructure systems, guiding development intensity and defining community character. To update a 35-year old ordinance, incorporating major revisions and better controlling land uses. CLIENT Fayette County Office of Planning, Zoning and Community Development
Fayette County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance UpdatesFayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County’s decision to update its zoning and subdivision ordinances afforded an opportunity to address a series of both wide‐reaching as well as specific planning issues in a comprehensive manner. Environmental Planning and Design, LLC (EPD) was hired to update these ordinances, which govern more than 70% of the County’s land area and affect over 100,000 persons. The refined zoning regulations broadened the County’s range of permitted housing types and concentrated higher densities in areas that are served by public sewer and water. EPD later developed detailed provisions overhauling all of the County’s land use / uses by special exception requirements and a detailed set of dimensional requirements to regulate density, setbacks, bufferyards, etc. A second phase of the project involved the creation of a set of highway interchange zoning overlays along the Mon‐Fayette Expressway
EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Indiana County Comprehensive Planning Services Indiana, Pennsylvania
EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO
SERVICES GIS Mapping & Analysis Natural Resource and Greenway Planning Public Engagement PURPOSE To develop a plan for establishing a cohesive greenways and open space network throughout the County. CLIENT Indiana County Department of Planning & Development
Environmental Planning and Design, LLC worked with Indiana County to complete portions of its Comprehensive Plan. The County’s agricultural and forestry industries rely upon sound resource management strategies balanced with coordinated development and infrastructure expansion. Focus included developing GIS mapping associated with proposed economic development strategy areas, existing and future land uses, transportation improvement programs, historic resources, proposed environmental stewardship, subsurface resource planning strategies. Other completed data collection and GIS mapping included sensitive natural resource environments, infrastructure service, protected/preserve agricultural land, soil associations and farmland of State-wide importance. Upon preparing its Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan, Indiana County turned its focus towards a detailed Open Space Greenways and Trails Plan. EPD was contracted to complete this assignment by performing a thorough assessment of the County’s natural and man- made elements. This document was used to determine the most appropriate corridors and areas to be included in the Open Space, Greenway and Trails Plan. EPD prepared a detailed implementation strategy and a series of “ready-to-go” demonstration projects for which feasibility and acquisition efforts have begun.
Appendix B—Resumes of Key Staff
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Natasha G. Manbeck, P.E., AICP
Project Manager
Natasha G. Manbeck, Project Manager, has
11 years of experience in planning and
engineering with a focus on coordinating
land use and transportation systems. Ms.
Manbeck’s broad background includes
developing local and regional transportation
plans, preparing successful grant
applications, managing multi‐modal
improvement projects, and facilitating public
meetings. In her prior role as Director of
Transportation Services for the Chester
County Planning Commission, she was
responsible for programming federal and
state transportation funds, managing
multiple planning grant projects, providing
technical assistance to municipalities, and
coordinating with the public and numerous
transportation agencies.
Professional Qualifications:
Education:
Master of City Planning, University of
California, Berkeley, 2004
Master of Science, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Berkeley, 2004
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002
Registrations:
Professional Engineer in PA
American Institute of Certified Planners
Affiliations:
American Planning Association, Member
Institute of Transportation Engineers,
Member
Susquehanna Regional Transportation
Partnership, Board Alternate
Publication:
Robert Cervero with G. B. Arrington, Janet
Smith‐Heimer, Robert Dunphy, et al.
Transit Oriented Development in the United
States: Experiences, Challenges, and Prospects.
Transit Cooperative Research Program,
August 2004
Representative Projects: Village Transportation Plan, Upper Uwchlan Township, PA
Project Manager: Developed a conceptual engineering plan for multi‐modal
transportation improvements within the Village of Eagle. Identified sidewalk and
multi‐use trail facilities, streetscape enhancements, as well as traffic calming and
access management strategies to provide regional trail connections, improve safety,
and support access to local businesses. Facilitated meetings with the Township’s
Village Concept Committee, PennDOT, PA Turnpike, Chester County Planning
Commission, and property and business owners.
West Shore Bypass Reconstruction Study, PennDOT District 5‐0, PA
Public Involvement Task Lead: Leading stakeholder and public involvement for a
comprehensive study of the complete reconstruction of a seven mile section of US
422 around Reading. Coordinating a Study Advisory Committee and Special
Interest Group meetings with major employers, trucking interests and emergency
responders to gather input on existing conditions and improvement alternatives.
Also, identified key locations for traffic count data collection based on potential
detour routes for construction related travel restrictions.
West Vincent Multi‐Modal Study, West Vincent Township, PA
Transportation Planner: Assisted with identifying bicycle and pedestrian routes and
appropriate improvements to support non‐motorized transportation options in this
suburban and rural community. Served as a facilitator at community workshops
and the walking audit.
Upper Uwchlan Township Comprehensive Plan, Upper Uwchlan Township, PA
Transportation Planner: Drafted the transportation element of the Comprehensive
Plan update, including researching transportation system inventory data,
synthesizing key issues, and drafting multi‐modal transportation recommendations
for review and input by the planning committee and public
Paoli Road Improvements Feasibility Study, Tredyffrin Township, PA
Transportation Planner: Evaluated the existing conditions and developing concept
plans to improve safety, enhance bicycle and pedestrian connections, reduce
congestion, develop attractive streetscapes, and expand access to the current and
future Paoli Train Station. Authored a memorandum on best practices for multi‐
modal transportation improvements, covering topics such as smart growth,
complete streets, and traffic calming. Assisted with stakeholder coordination and
public outreach, including serving as a facilitator at the open house visioning
workshop and during the road safety audit.
Callowhill‐Chinatown North Strategic Plan, Philadelphia City Planning Commission,
Philadelphia, PA
Transportation Planner: Developed transportation policies in coordination with land
use, zoning, open space, housing, and economic development recommendations for a
strategic district plan to better incorporate the Callowhill‐Chinatown North area with
its surrounding neighborhoods and to attract investment to a transitioning area of
Center City Philadelphia. Developed roadway cross‐sections and intersection
improvement concepts to support key commercial corridors and improve bicycle and
pedestrian circulation. Facilitated several community workshops to gather input
from the public.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Natasha G. Manbeck, P.E., AICP
Project Manager
Representative projects from previous employers:
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for FY2009, FY2011, and
FY2013, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA
Director of Transportation Services: Responsible for recommending allocations of federal and state funds for regional transportation
improvement projects as Chester County’s representative on the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Regional
Transportation Committee (RTC) and member of the TIP Sub‐Committee. Additional responsibilities include managing the biennial
update of the County’s Transportation Improvements Inventory and presentation of priority projects to the State Transportation
Commission. Coordinated with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, DVRPC, SEPTA, Amtrak, Transportation Management Associations, elected
officials, municipalities, and private developers to resolve funding and design issues for numerous transportation projects, including
US 202 Section 300 and local bridge projects.
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) Congestion Management Process (CMP) Advisory Committee, Chester
County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA
Director of Transportation Services: As a member of the CMP Advisory Committee, contributed to the development of multi‐modal
evaluation criteria aligned with Long Range Plan goals, selection of CMP corridors, and identification of appropriate strategies to
reduce congestion for selected corridors. Also, spearheaded an evaluation of transit CMP commitments implemented in conjunction
with the US 202 Section 300 Reconstruction and Widening project.
Keystone Corridor/Paoli‐Thorndale Train Stations Technical Assistance, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA
Project Manager: Responsible for leading a team of planners to facilitate station area planning for the Paoli, Exton, Downingtown,
Coatesville, Parkesburg, and future Atglen train stations. Responsibilities included leading regular status meetings, coordinating
briefings for elected officials and other stakeholders, identifying potential funding sources for transportation improvements, planning
for bicycle and pedestrian access, interacting with the public, and developing conceptual plans for new station facilities and
surrounding area improvements. Worked closely with PennDOT, SEPTA, Amtrak, and municipal representatives to ensure that
various planning and design efforts were well coordinated.
Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA
Project Advisor: Responsible for guiding the planning process to develop a bicycle and pedestrian circulation plan for seven
municipalities in the Exton, Downingtown, and West Chester area of Chester County. Responsibilities included drafting the PennDOT
grant application, developing the scope of work, managing the project budget, editing draft deliverables, and facilitating plan advisory
committee meetings and public workshops. Worked with the Chester County Health Department to coordinate the transportation
planning efforts with a public health initiative to promote safe and healthy communities.
Various Multi‐Municipal Transportation Plans and Studies, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA
Technical Advisory Committee Member: Served as Chester County’s technical representative on steering committees for several multi‐
municipal plans and studies related to both transportation and land use. Worked closely with PennDOT, DVRPC, elected officials,
municipal representatives, and other stakeholders to guide the planning process for numerous transportation plans and studies,
including the Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100, Baltimore Pike Corridor Study, US 422 Master Plan, and US
422 Toll and Revenue Study. Responsibilities including developing recommendations for capital improvements and policies, reviewing
key deliverables, and presenting the plan or study to stakeholders and members of the public.
Various Municipal Comprehensive Plans, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA
Director of Transportation Services: Served as an author and technical advisor for development of the transportation element of
Comprehensive Plans for Chester County, Malvern Borough, Kennett Square Borough, Willistown Township, and six municipalities in
the Oxford Region. Responsibilities included developing vision and goal statements, researching transportation system inventory data,
synthesizing key issues, and drafting multi‐modal transportation recommendations for review and input by the planning committees
and public.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Nicole R. Kline, P.E., PTOE
Deputy Project Manager
Nicole Kline, is a Project Manager of
McMahon Associates, Inc. where Ms. Kline
has been involved in Transportation
Engineering since her graduation from Penn
State University in 2002. Ms. Kline is
experienced in transportation engineering
and planning, including preparation of the
transportation elements of municipal, multi‐
municipal and County comprehensive plans,
regional transportation studies, corridor
studies, Pennsylvania Act 209 studies,
PennDOT project needs analysis studies,
PennDOT alternatives evaluations, municipal
traffic engineering and development reviews,
and traffic impact studies for private land
development in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and
Maryland. Ms. Kline is also very experienced
with traffic operations/modeling analysis
using a wide variety of software, including
Synchro, SimTraffic, Highway Capacity
Software, and VISSIM. She is also very
knowledgeable of the requirements of
PennDOT, DelDOT, and the Maryland State
Highway Administration, and she is
experienced with many types of traffic
engineering studies used for both public and
private sector projects, including by not
limited to, traffic forecasting, gap studies,
parking studies, speed and delay studies,
travel time studies, signal and multi‐way stop
warrant studies, auxiliary lane warrant
analysis, traffic simulation, roundabout
analysis and simulation, and safety studies.
Ms. Kline has experience working with a
variety of stakeholder groups, conducting
workshop meetings and presenting to the
public. Professional Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Penn
State University, 2002
Registrations:
Professional Engineer in DE, PA, MD
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer
Affiliations:
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Mid‐Atlantic Section, Institute of
Transportation Engineers
Representative Projects:
Central Carbon County Multi‐Municipal Transportation Comprehensive Plan,
Carbon County, PA
Project Manager:
Oversaw the completion of a multi‐municipal transportation comprehensive plan,
including five municipalities. Worked with the project team, steering committee, and
Carbon County to develop a transportation plan for all users, including motorists,
transit, rail/freight, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Union County Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Elements, Union County, PA
Project Manager: In coordination with the project team, oversaw the development of
the transportation elements of the countywide and three multi‐municipal
comprehensive plans based on the sustainability key of Multi‐Modal Transportation
Choices. Coordinated with staff at the Union County Planning Commission and
subject municipalities on the development of the plan, and attended various
community and public meetings.
Dallas Five‐Leg Intersection Improvement Project, PennDOT District 4‐0, Dallas
Borough, Luzerne County, PA
Traffic Task Leader: Estimated $3.5 million intersection improvement project,
consisting of the construction of a single‐lane oval, five‐leg roundabout, currently in
final design. As Traffic Task Leader, oversaw the traffic operations evaluation of
various improvement alternatives and the completion of the safety study, as well as
coordinated with a local Community Advisory Committee and the public during
preliminary engineering. Oversaw the development of educational brochures
explaining how to drive through a roundabout, and describing the safety benefits of
roundabouts, for use in public outreach. Upon selection of the preferred alternative
as a single‐lane, oval‐shaped, five‐leg roundabout, oversaw the completion of a
VISSIM computer traffic simulation model for use in public outreach, illustrating not
only vehicular traffic operations, but also pedestrians and transit, with a bus stop
located immediately west of the roundabout. Oversaw the completion of complex
detour traffic operational analysis for the surrounding roadway network during
several stages of construction for the roundabout. Developed a project webpage to
explain the project history, alternatives evaluation, public input process, and
preferred alternative, as well as inform the public of construction staging and
updates throughout the project.
Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100, Chester,
Montgomery, and Berks Counties, PA
Senior Engineer: A comprehensive transportation, land use, and access management
evaluation of an 11‐mile stretch of the PA Route 100 corridor spanning three
counties, six municipalities, and two PennDOT districts was completed.
Responsibilities included summarization of traffic data collection, future traffic
projections based on a study of potential future land use, existing and future
intersection capacity analysis, future intersection improvement alternatives including
non‐traditional intersection treatments, completion of alternatives evaluation
matrices comparing the improvement alternatives along the corridor in terms of
measures of effectiveness and impacts.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Jodie L. Evans, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Engineering Lead
Jodie L. Evans, Project Manager, draws on
over seventeen years of traffic engineering
experience. She has completed detailed traffic
analyses for land development traffic impact
studies, traffic signal operation analysis, land
development traffic reviews, highway
occupancy permit access design reviews, and
various other traffic studies. Ms. Evans has
also assisted a number of local municipalities
providing traffic engineering services,
including roadway sufficiency analyses, Act
209 traffic impact fee studies, safety and
traffic operations evaluations, and
transportation capital improvement planning.
Professional Qualifications
Education:
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Registrations:
Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer
Professional Affiliations:
Institute of Transportation Engineers,
Member
Representative Projects:
Char‐West Comprehensive Plan, McKees Rocks Borough, Neville and Stowe
Township, PA
Project Engineer: Prepared the transportation section for this multi‐municipal
comprehensive plan. The improvements recommended in this plan combined
land use and economic development while engaging PennDOT’s Smart
Transportation initiatives to implement context sensitive designs while improving
pedestrian and vehicular flow. In 2012, the Char‐West Comprehensive Plan
received the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence for innovative
planning and sound land use practices.
South Fayette Comprehensive Plan, South Fayette Township, Allegheny County—
Project Manager: McMahon assisted EPD and the Township to determine the
recommended roadway and intersections improvements due to development in
the Township over the next 20 years.
Transportation Impact Fee Studies, Cumberland and Straban Townships, Adams
County, PA; Bethel Township and South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA;
East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, PA; South Fayette Township, Allegheny
County, PA
Project Manager/Lead Project Engineer: Prepared Act 209 Roadway Sufficiency
Analysis and Transportation Capital Improvement Programs for five
municipalities in central Pennsylvania and one in western Pennsylvania.
Cumulatively, Ms. Evans analyzed over 138 intersections considering future
growth and development and presented analysis to the Act 209 Committees.
Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) Review Assistance Open‐end Contract,
PennDOT District 8‐0, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster,
Lebanon, Perry and York Counties, PA
Senior Project Engineer: As part of an open‐end contract, provided HOP review
assistance to PennDOT District 8‐0 in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin,
Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties, PA. Reviews included field
reviews of HOP applications, traffic impact study reviews, construction plan
reviews of HOP applications, drainage reviews, utility reviews, traffic signal
plan reviews, applicant/engineer correspondence and project meetings.
Township Traffic Engineer, Cumberland, Hamiltonban, Huntington and Straban
Townships, Adams County, PA; South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA;
Penn and West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, PA; East Hanover
Township, Dauphin County, PA; Windsor Township, York County, PA
Project Manager: Ms. Evans conducts municipal traffic reviews of Traffic Impact
Studies, Traffic Signal Warrant Analyses, Land Development and Highway
Occupancy Permit Plans on an open‐end or sub‐consultant basis for these
Townships. Ms. Evans also attends public meetings as requested, providing
expert testimony when needed, and represents the Townships at meetings with
developers, County and PennDOT representatives.
Gettysburg Road Transportation Development District (TDD) Study, Lower
Allen and Upper Allen Townships, Cumberland County, PA
Project Manager: Conducted a TDD Study in accordance with Act 47 for
Gettysburg Rd and Industrial Ave located south of Wesley Drive (S.R. 2021). The
scope of work included data collection, capacity analysis, conceptual design/cost
estimates, TDD impact fee calculation and a report to summarize the results.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
John J. Yurick, P.E., PTOE, PTP
Bicycle and Pedestrian Lead
John J. Yurick, P.E., PTOE, PTP, has been
involved in Traffic Engineering and
Planning since 1996 having completed
projects in both Pennsylvania and Delaware.
He has completed detailed traffic
engineering analyses for roadway/
intersection improvement projects, corridor
studies, municipal‐wide studies and
feasibility studies. Public involvement and
engagement has been a key component in
many of Mr. Yurick’s projects. He also
assists a number of local area municipalities
providing on‐call transportation engineering
and planning services, including safety
studies, traffic control warrant studies,
operational and circulation studies, Act 209
traffic impact fee studies, successful grant
writing, capital improvement planning, and
transportation planning. Mr. Yurick has also
prepared land development traffic impact
studies for various private and public land
development projects for residential, retail,
institutional, recreational, transit‐oriented
development, and mixed‐use developments.
Professional Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
Florida Institute of Technology, 1996
Registrations/Certifications:
Professional Engineer in PA, DE
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer
Professional Transportation Planner
Affiliations:
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE),
Member
ITE – Transportation Planning Curriculum
Planning Committee, Past Member
Mid‐Atlantic Section of the Transportation
Engineers, Member
American Planning Association, Member
Representative Projects:
West Vincent Township Multi‐Modal Transportation Study, West Vincent Township,
Chester County, PA
Project Manager: Led a multi‐modal study to evaluate the potential to make this rural
community more accommodating for bicycle and pedestrian travel and identify
opportunities for future transit opportunities. Bicycling and pedestrian facilities were
recommended in keeping with the rural character of the community and provided a
variety of facilities types. Close collaboration with a project task force throughout the
study, two community workshops to solicit public input, and a walking tour
highlighted the public engagement process for the project.
Overbrook Farms Neighborhood Transportation Study, Philadelphia, PA
Project Manager: Completed a neighborhood transportation study that addressed
traffic congestion issues, cut‐through traffic problems, speeding, pedestrian safety
and parking concerns. Due to a limited project budget, the project team utilized a
unique study approach that relied on community input, including a community
charrette, a walking tour, a public presentation, and regular collaboration with the
community’s study advisory committee and the City Street’s Department in order to
identify specific problems and preliminary solutions before conducting data
collection and traffic analyses. Both short‐term and long‐term transportation
recommendations were provided to assist the community in prioritizing
improvements and identifying potential funding sources.
Paoli Road Improvement Feasibility Study & Public Involvement Project, Tredyffrin
Township, PA
Project Manager: Evaluating the existing and future multi‐modal needs of the Paoli
area in order improve current conditions and access to the Paoli Intermodal Center
and proposed new development through a comprehensive engineering/planning
study and public participation program. The project includes evaluating existing and
future vehicular and pedestrian facilities and operations, performing a
roadway/pedestrian safety audit, and developing multi‐modal improvement
alternatives and conceptual improvement plans.
Northern Chester County Gateway Master Plan, North Coventry Township, PA
Project Manager: Developed the transportation elements of a land use and
transportation master plan that involved a coordinated approach toward
accommodating future traffic demands, by identifying capacity improvements, better
access management strategies, safety issues and countermeasures, and pedestrian
connectivity improvements. The improvement recommendations were developed
collaboratively with the Township Land Planner, a project task force, and various
stakeholders in order to maintain and enhance the overall Township vision for the
study area.
Malin Road Extension Feasibility Study, Malvern Borough and East Whiteland
Township, PA
Traffic Task Leader: Responsible for the traffic evaluation of the study alternatives
for the extension of a local roadway to provide better multi‐modal access to the
Borough. The study also considered the benefits and impacts of transit‐oriented
design for redevelopment within the Borough. The study included public
involvement, field views and project meetings with the Study Advisory
Committee.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
James J. Kouch, P.E.
Highway and Design Lead
James (Jamie) J. Kouch, P.E., Project
Manager, has 11 years civil/highway
engineering experience, including state
highway, municipal roadway and
transportation enhancement projects. The
transportation enhancement projects include
sidewalk/pedestrian facility improvements,
trail design, streetscape design, parking
improvements and traffic calming. Jamie’s
responsibilities involve horizontal and
vertical design, pavement design, utility
coordination, traffic control/detour plans,
construction plans preparation,
specifications, permitting and construction
engineering.
Professional Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Drexel
University, 2003
Professional Registrations:
Professional Engineer in PA
Affiliations:
American Society of Highway Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
Drexel University College of
Engineering Alumni Association (COEAA)
International Municipal Signal
Association (IMSA) ‐ Certification‐ Work
Zone Safety
Representative Projects
Swarthmore Roundabout Intersection Improvement Project, Swarthmore Borough,
PA
Project Manager: Responsible for project management, budget, property owner
coordination, overseeing geometric and drainage design, and utility coordination for
a single‐lane roundabout at SR 0320, Rutgers Avenue, Station Square East, and
Fieldhouse Lane. The project will improve the safety and operation of the
intersection and increase bicycle and pedestrian access to the college, SEPTA
Regional Rail Station, and the Borough’s commercial business district.
SR 2016 Maple Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, Upper Southampton
Township, PA
Project Manager: This project included the design of roadway widening for auxiliary
lanes, sidewalk and ADA compliant ramp improvements, a new school zone flasher
system, and major storm drainage improvements associated with the construction of
a new elementary school in the Centennial School District. Coordinated all design
efforts with PennDOT, the Township Engineer and Centennial School District.
Edge Hill Road (SR 2034) Sidewalk Project, Abington Township, PA
Project Engineer: This project included the addition of 2,600 linear feet of sidewalk
and associated drainage improvements along this Urban Collector. Responsibilities
include overseeing all technical aspects involving the sidewalk design, storm sewer
design, and preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimates package.
Sycamore Street Streetscape Improvement Project, Newtown Township, PA
Engineer: Assisted in plan preparation for PennDOT’s Design Field View and PS&E
submissions, as well as streetscape plans, lighting plans, and pavement marking and
signing plans to create a more pedestrian friendly environment, on‐street parking
and improve overall traffic flow throughout the corridor. Responsible for bid
document coordination during letting process through PennDOT’s ECMS system.
Transportation Engineering Feasibility Study for the Relocation of the
Northbound Lanes of SR 0272, West Lampeter and Pequea Townships, Lancaster County,
PA
Engineer: This study evaluated the feasibility of relocating the northbound lanes of SR
0272 with the existing southbound lanes to encourage the revitalization of the Village
of Willow Street. Traffic analysis, engineering concepts, environmental evaluation,
cost estimates and a project implementation plan were completed. Throughout the
study, the project teams met regularly with a steering committee to present the study
findings, identify an improvement plan to address the needs of the local community
and ensure a thorough evaluation of the benefits and impacts associated with the
recommended highway improvements. Responsible for engineering concept design,
feasibility report and cost estimates. Coordinated all feasibility study efforts with
Township Steering Committee and the Lancaster County Planning Commission.
McMahon Associates • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Joanne M. Haracz, AICP
Intermodal Lead
Joanne M. Haracz, AICP, Senior Project
Manager has more than 30 years of
experience in transportation and
environmental planning, impact assessment,
and permitting. As a Senior Project Manager,
she has substantial experience managing
large multi‐discipline projects, such as
Corridor Studies and Environmental Impact
Studies for various transportation modes,
including highway, transit, rail and aviation
projects. She has been involved in all stages
of project development including feasibility
studies, alternatives analysis, environmental
analysis, permitting, design, and
construction. Ms. Haracz is experienced in
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section
5309 New Starts Alternatives Analysis and
Federal (NEPA) and State environmental
impact review procedures. Ms. Haracz is also
experienced in wetland delineation
methodologies and regulatory procedures,
and has successfully obtained permits for a
number of public infrastructure projects and
commercial developments. She has
participated in a number of commuter rail
/intermodal facility projects, including the
development of Transit‐Oriented
Development (TOD) plans for the station
areas. In addition, Ms. Haracz has
experience in public participation, and has
served as liaison to the community and
public agencies on many projects.
Professional Qualifications:
Education:
Master of Regional Planning, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, 1981
B.S., Biology, Boston College, 1975
Registrations:
American Institute of Certified Planners
(#6745)
Affiliations:
American Planning Association
Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS)
Planning Board (Norton, MA), Chairperson
Norton Master Plan Steering Committee,
Chairperson
Years with McMahon: 1 year
Representative Projects:
MBTA Key Bus Route Improvement Program, Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority (MBTA), Greater Boston, MA
Project Manager: Responsible for construction oversight to enhance bus service along
fifteen MBTA Key Bus Routes. Improvements to reduce travel times, improve
operations and ADA accessibility, and provide opportunities for rider amenities,
such as curb extensions, sidewalk improvements, bus shelters, benches, signage
upgrades, and bus stop relocation and elimination are included in the design.
EZRide Shuttle Service Phase III Study, Charles River TMA, Cambridge, MA
Senior Transportation Planner: Assisting the Charles River Transportation
Management Association (CRTMA) in evaluation of its EZRide private shuttle
service in Cambridge MA. Analyzing existing issues and opportunities for EZRide
shuttle service serving 2,400 passengers per day, with an eye toward identifying
priorities and goals to inform decision‐making for future service operations.
Responsibilities include the development of a passenger survey, analysis of ridership
data, evaluation of future ridership potential, and developing recommendations for
short‐term and long‐term service improvements.
Representative Projects from Previous Employers:
Freight Rail Improvement Project, Rhode Island Department of Transportation
(RIDOT), Quonset Point/Davisville to Central Falls, RI
Environmental Manager: Responsible for managing the alternative alignment
screening process and the Environmental Impact Statement/Major Investment Study
to provide a third freight track and double‐stack clearance in the Northeast Corridor,
between Quonset Point/Davisville and Central Falls, RI which obtained a joint
Record of Decision (ROD) from FRA and FHWA. Also responsible for developing
the permitting strategy and preparing permit applications for each of the project’s
construction contracts, including a RI DEM Application to Alter Freshwater
Wetlands, US Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit, and a RIPDES dewatering
discharge permit, which had a total value of $250 million.
North Shore Transit Improvement Study, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
(MBTA), Revere/Salem, MA
Environmental Task Manager: Responsible for technical oversight of a NEPA‐
compliant Environmental Impact Study (EIS) in accordance with FTA guidelines that
evaluated transit improvements and alternative alignments for a 9‐mile extension of
a rapid transit line to Lynn and Salem. Key issues include wetland impacts
associated with expansion of the rail corridor through the Rumney Marsh, a state‐
designated Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and land use and
economic development impacts associated with new rapid transit service and station‐
area development.
Portland North Alternative Modes Transportation Study, Maine Department of
Transportation (MaineDOT), Portland, ME
Planning Manager: Responsible for a study evaluating bus and commuter rail
alternatives for service between Portland‐Brunswick, Portland‐Lewiston/Auburn,
and/or Portland‐Yarmouth to address traffic congestion and mobility needs within
the region in accordance with FTA Alternatives Analysis guidelines. Land use and
economic development was also a factor in selection of the preferred alternative.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Christopher G. Seaman, P.E., CBSI
Bridge and Structures Lead
Christopher Seaman, P.E., has experience
in the design of both pre‐stressed concrete
and steel bridges since 1999. His
responsibilities have included the
superstructure design, substructure design,
and seismic design of both multiple and
single span bridges throughout
Pennsylvania. Mr. Seaman also has
extensive experience in both the layout and
design of both retaining walls and sound
walls. Additional experience includes NBIS
bridge inspections, sign inspections, sound
wall & retaining wall inspections and shop
drawing review.
Professional Qualifications:
Education:
Master of Science, Civil/Structural
Engineering, Villanova University, 2007
Bachelor of Science, Civil/Structural
Engineering, Villanova University, 1999
Registrations:
Professional Engineer in PA, NJ, MD, VA, FL
Certified Bridge Safety Inspector
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Civil Engineers,
Member
Representative Projects:
Chestnut Street Bridge Replacement, Borough of Downingtown, Chester County PA
Bridge Project Engineer: Engineer responsible for the design of a 170’‐0” long, 45’‐0”
wide three span structure over Amtrak and Norfolk Southern Railroads. The
superstructure consists of a single span of prestressed adjacent box beams along
with 2 spans of spread box beams supported on MSE abutments and hammerhead
piers. The project required close coordination with both railroads to meet their
design specifications and construction requirements.
Brandywine Trail over East Branch of Brandywine Creek, East Brandywine
Township, Chester County, PA
Bridge Project Engineer: Engineer responsible for the design of the replacement of a
60’‐0” single‐span bridge that carries a pedestrian trail (Brandywine Trail) over the
East Branch of Brandywine Creek. The typical trail section includes a 10 foot wide
trail with 1 foot shoulders on each side. The proposed design consisted of four steel
I‐beams, timber deck, timber railing and protective fencing utilizing PennDOT’s
BLC Standards.
S.R. 0415, Sec. 303 over Toby Creek, PennDOT District 4‐0, Luzerne County, PA
Project Manager: As structural project manager, responsible for the preliminary and
final design for a cast‐in‐place culvert wingwall replacement as part of an estimated
$3.5 million dollar “Dallas 5‐Leg” intersection improvement project. The project
tasks include environmental studies/clearance, utility coordination, preliminary
engineering, final design, post construction storm water management design,
permitting and preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E
package).
S.R. 1008, Section 02B over Bushkill Creek, PennDOT District 5‐0, Northampton
County, PA
Senior Project Engineer: Engineer responsible for the design of an 82’‐0” long single
span prestressed concrete bridge. The bridge was 31’‐6 1/2” wide and the
substructures were skewed 80 degrees. The Design consisted of five prestressed
concrete box beams and two full height concrete cantilever abutments on spread
footings. The design was accomplished using PENNDOT’s BRADD program. The
construction cost for the project was approximately $1.5 million dollars.
MBTA Key Bus Route Improvement Program, Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority (MBTA), Greater Boston, MA
Structural Engineer: Prepared detailed construction plans and cost estimates for the
design of two bus shelter foundations, based on concept designs for a standard and a
narrow depth shelter. Bus shelters were proposed for installation at multiple bus
stops on fifteen of the MBTA’s highest ridership and frequency routes. Provided
construction phase services including review of the final shelter design shop
drawings and verification of loads used in the design calculations, coordination with
the shelter manufacturer, and review of the concrete mix proposed for the
foundation.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Matthew M. Kozsuch, P.E.
Signals and ITS Lead
Matthew Kozsuch, P.E. is the Mid‐Atlantic
Manager for Intelligent Transportation
System (ITS) and Traffic Signal Projects with
McMahon Associates, Inc. He is in charge of
managing the firm’s $3.6 million Traffic
Signal and Safety Services contract with
PennDOT District 6‐0 as well as other
contracts. His duties include managing
quality control, project budgets, time
schedules, and staff/resource allocation, as
well as acting as primary contact for
McMahon Associates clientele. His
engineering experience includes design and
implementation of fiber optic and wireless
traffic signal control systems, PennDOT
PS&E traffic signal upgrade and design
projects, capacity and progression analysis of
roadways, design calculations and warrant
analysis in accordance with state and federal
guidelines, and serving as a municipal traffic
engineer.
Professional Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
Penn State University, 1994
Master of Business Administration,
Management, Temple University, 2008
Registrations:
Professional Engineer in PA, NJ, MD
Affiliations:
Institute of Transportation Engineers,
Member
Intelligent Transportation Society of PA,
Past President
Representative Projects:
S.R. 0030, Lancaster Avenue Signal System (22 intersections), Radnor Township,
Delaware County, PA
Project Manager: Responsible for PS&E package preparation and approval to
modernize signal equipment and install a traffic responsive closed loop system at 22
intersections to the east and west of I‐476, including the I‐476 interchange ramps.
Design challenges included ADA ramp design, fiber optic cable design, and
integration of the proposed system with PennDOT’s Regional Traffic Management
Center.
Traffic Signal Retiming Initiative, City of Philadelphia, PA
Project Manager: $700,000 traffic signal retiming initiative in the City of Philadelphia.
Responsible for overseeing engineering project to optimize traffic flow at over 600
intersections in the city. Duties include acting as primary client contact and
preparing detailed budgets and scopes of work for data collection, traffic analysis,
submission packages, and final studies. Responsible for coordinating a team of three
engineering firms.
Traffic Signal and Safety Services Contract, PennDOT District 6‐0
Project Manager: Current five‐year $3.6 million open‐end contract to assist PennDOT
District 6‐0 with all aspects of traffic signals and safety studies including, but not
limited to design and plan preparation, plan reviews, capacity analysis, specification
writing, construction inspections, permit compliance inspections, training of
Department personnel, staffing of qualified personnel at the District office, etc. Also
managed special assignments such as re‐writing and maintaining of the District’s
Signal Asset Management System software, signal plans for rail at‐grade crossings,
and preparation of signal communication guidelines for District signal projects.
Traffic and ITS Open End Contract, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Project Manager: Recently completed $750,000 engineering services contract for the
commission to assist with ITS and traffic engineering needs including such tasks as
fog system alternatives analysis, HAR location study, developing ITS standard
drawings for field devices (CCTV, VMS, RWIS, HAR, etc.), traffic counts, temporary
traffic signal design, pavement marking and signing plans.
Traffic Engineering Open End (E01040), PennDOT BHSTE (via Gannett Fleming)
Project Manager: Work order to develop new and updated PennDOT policies and
publications for statewide traffic signal permitting, traffic signal design (Publication
149 update) automated red light enforcement (ARLE) location selection, grant policy
for distributing ARLE revenues, and traffic signal retiming program.
Township‐wide (various S.R.s) Advanced Traffic Management System PS&E
Package, Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, PA (22 intersections)
Project Manager: Oversight of state‐of‐the‐art traffic signal design project for fiber
optic closed loop system including intelligent transportation system elements such
as incident detection with signal system override, and an expandable self‐healing
ring fiber optic cable communication system. Project construction budget of $1.2
million. Responsible for plan preparation, quality control, design staff, project
design budget, permit approvals, and coordination with approving agencies.
McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com
Christopher J. Williams, P.E.
Associate‐in‐Charge and QA/QC Officer
Chris Williams, P.E. is a Vice President of
the firm and General Manager of our Exton,
Chester County, PA office. Mr. Williams has
been involved in comprehensive
transportation engineering and planning
since 1991 with an emphasis on smart
transportation concepts as related to
sustainable/ multi‐modal transportation
projects. During this time he has conducted
numerous traffic engineering assignments
and traffic planning studies, ranging from
land development traffic impact studies,
parking studies, municipal and regional
traffic planning studies, Act 209 traffic
impact fee studies, preparation of roadway
concept improvement plans, traffic signal
operations analysis, land development traffic
reviews, PennDOT highway occupancy
permit access design reviews, and various
other traffic studies. Mr. Williams also
assists a number of Pennsylvania
municipalities providing traffic engineering
review and support services, and he has
given presentations to numerous
Pennsylvania municipalities and provided
expert witness testimony regarding traffic
engineering. Professional Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,
University of Delaware, 1991
Registrations:
Professional Engineer in PA
Affiliations:
Institute of Transportation Engineers—
Mid‐ Atlantic Section and Mid‐Colonial
District
Transportation Management Association of
Chester County, Chair, Board of Directors
Chester County Engineers
Presentations:
“Highway Occupancy Permits Process/TIS
Guidelines”, 2010 Penn State University
Traffic Engineering and Safety Conference
“Consultant Perspective on Traffic Impact
Studies & PennDOT Highway Occupancy
Permits”, 2007 Penn State University Traffic
Engineering and Safety Conference
Representative Projects:
Municipal Traffic Engineer, Various Townships in PA
Project Manager: Serves as the appointed traffic engineer, or provided traffic
engineering/planning services for several Philadelphia‐area municipalities. The
services include municipal traffic planning studies, development of capital
transportation improvement programs, preparation of conceptual improvement
plans, safety/accident studies, land development/access plan reviews, parking
studies, funding/grant applications, and expert witness testimony. Past and
current municipalities include Upper Uwchlan Township, East Whiteland
Township, New Garden Township, and West Bradford Township.
Municipal Comprehensive Plans, Several Municipalities in PA
Project Manager/Associate‐in‐Charge: Prepared the transportation section for the
comprehensive plans of several local municipalities, as follows: Upper Uwchlan
Township, West Brandywine Township, Honey Brook Township, Radnor
Township, East Whiteland Township, and Londonderry Township. This work
included evaluation of the road functional classifications, inventory of the
existing transportation system and identification of current design and safety
deficiencies, recommendation of needed capacity and safety transportation
improvements, and identification of multi‐modal transportation facilities and
future opportunities.
Union County Comprehensive Plan, Union County, PA
Associate‐in‐Charge: Directed the development of a County‐wide comprehensive
plan, as well as three concurrent multi‐municipal regional comprehensive plans
within the County. The project included data collection, review of previously
completed studies in the area, inventory of existing roadway conditions, existing
and future traffic volume projections and capacity/level‐of‐service analysis, crash
history analysis, multi‐modal transportation opportunities and needs, and
downtown parking opportunities and needs.
Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100, Delaware
Regional Planning Commission, Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties, PA
Associate‐in‐Charge: A comprehensive transportation, land use, and access
management evaluation of an 11‐mile stretch of the PA Route 100 corridor
spanning three counties, six municipalities, and two PennDOT districts was
completed. Responsibilities included providing overall quality
control/assurance for the study, as well as facilitating and presenting study
findings and recommendations at the agency and study advisory committee
meetings and public outreach forums. This study was selected by MASITE for
the 2009 Planning Project of the Year.
Regional Area Transportation Feasibility and Design Study, West Chester
Regional Planning Commission, Chester County, PA
Associate‐in‐Charge: Transportation improvement alternatives were identified to
improve circulation for the areas southwest of West Chester to/from U.S. Route
202, with the objective to balance the traffic, community needs, land use and
environmental impacts. This project also examined the feasibility of expanding
the U.S. Route 202/U.S. Route 322 interchange to allow access to and from the
north and west. This project involved close coordination with eight
participating municipalities, a stakeholders committee, and two public outreach
meetings.
Andrew JG Schwartz, AICP CUD, RLA, LEED®AP Managing Principal
Professional Experience: 1989 - present Environmental Planning & Design, LLC
Education: 1989 Penn State University -Bachelors in Landscape Architecture 1994 University of Michigan -Masters in Urban and Regional Planning
Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners Registered Landscape Architect in PA and OH LEED® AP Professional Memberships: American Society of Landscape Architects American Planning Association The Urban Land Institute Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society
Affiliations: Member of Pittsburgh Trails Advisory Group South Side Local Development Company Board Member Former member of the City of Pittsburgh Contextual Design Advisory Panel (CDAP) Former Adjunct Professor: Pittsburgh’s Chatham University Landscape Architectural Professional
Practice Pittsburgh Inaugural Green Infrastructure
Charrette
Speaking Engagements: 2014,2012, 2011, 2010 Pennsylvania Planning Association Conference 2014 Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Planning Association 2013 Pennsylvania State Association of Townships Annual Conference 2013 National Working Waterfronts & Waterways Symposium 2013 American Planning Association National Conference 2012 ThinkBike Workshop Invited Consultant 2012 Shippensburg University Symposium on Designing Healthy Communities 2010 NARRP National Conference 2007 Pennsylvania Land Conservation 2006 ESRI International GIS User Conference 2006 Pennsylvania Greenway Conference 2006 Western Pennsylvania Trails Symposium 2003 and 2005 PA GIS Conferences
Through his 25 years of practice, Mr. Schwartz’s practical experience with the public sector includes assisting planning agencies, commissions and stakeholder groups to assess capacities, to explore planning alternatives, to evaluate the trade-offs and to define viable solutions. Mr. Schwartz extensively utilizes GIS and other advanced technologies to prepare comprehensive plans, regional resource/conservation efforts, corridor initiatives, economic feasibility studies as well as related land development initiatives. AJ understands that information, facts, vision and consensus are the essential elements in developing comprehensive plans and revitalization strategies. He has been a contributor to the preparation of more than fifty zoning and subdivision ordinances and comprehensive plans. He is one of Pennsylvania’s pioneers in integrating LEED® standards, sustainability principles and form-based aspects into existing ordinances. Mr. Schwartz specializes in facilitating community and region-wide charrettes and multi-day project workshops. Civic input is essential to formulating implementation strategies that benefit both public and private sectors.
EPD RESUMES
Carolyn Yagle brings more than 16 years experience in recognizing the relationships of land use regulations, community planning, development, economics, infrastructure assessments and civic amenity design. Ms. Yagle understands how these factors can influence design and policy decisions at the local and regional scales. With experience in working with municipal leaders, municipal staff and the general public, she recognizes the importance of presenting analyses based on facts so informed decisions can be made. Consequently, Carolyn promotes a number of key characteristics which enable projects to be as successful innovation in thought, remaining objective, and pursuing actions with cooperative commitment.
Carolyn serves as a Project Director for numerous public planning projects including the development of zoning and subdivision ordinances, comprehensive land use plans, corridor studies, economic development strategies, natural resource assessments and greenway initiatives. Ms. Yagle specializes in data analysis, policy formulation and consensus building for local and regional planning and policy initiatives. As part of these activities, Carolyn also manages the preparation and facilitation of presentations, charrettes and community workshops.
Carolyn E. Yagle, AICP, RLA Associate
EPD RESUMES
Professional Experience: 1997 - present Environmental Planning & Design, LLC 1996 - US Department of Agriculture Natural Resource and Conservation Service Internship (WV) 1995 - Universidad de Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Mexico Architecture Exchange
Education: West Virginia University, Summa Cum
Laude -Bachelors of Science in Landscape
Architecture -University Honors Program
Registrations: Registered Landscape Architect in PA American Institute of Certified Planners Professional Memberships: American Society of Landscape Architects American Planning Association Awards: West Virginia University’s Order of Augusta-Highest award given for scholarship, leadership and service Other Information: 2013 Local Government Academy
Educational Seminar: How to Put Together a Suite of Ordinances to Protect Neighborhood Quality
2013, 2012, 2011 University of Pittsburgh Land Use Law Class Invited Lecturer
2011, 2010 and 2007 Pennsylvania Planning Association Conference Presenter
Invited Consultant 2012 ThinkBike Workshop Green Ribbon Committee Member for City
of Pittsburgh’s Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Initiative
Former Member of the City of Pittsburgh Contextual Design Advisory Panel
EPD Charrette/Workshop/Public Meeting Organizer Facilitator for 18 project clients (average) per year
2010 Indiana County Infill Workshop Speaker
Jonathan D. Stilan Jon is an Associate with EPD and is the group leader of Active Design. Through his experience with the firm, Jon has developed specialized skills in environmental design, particularly related to pedestrian and cyclist recreation, safety and wellness. The blending of the active design philosophy and the principles of sustainability allow Jon to work with communities to enhance their quality of life and expand their civic investments through the implementation of public amenities, particularly as related to streetscapes, plazas, parks and trails. Jon received his Bachelors in Landscape Architecture from the State University of New York—College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
EPD RESUMES
John Douglass John Douglass is the GIS professional at EPD with 20 years of experience. His experience in GIS projects spans numerous corridor studies, compre-hensive plans, greenway plans, master site plans, and natural infrastruc-ture plans. Projects include municipal, county and regional using Microsta-tion, GeoPak, ArcMap, ArcView, ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, and other GIS/CADD packages. Mr. Douglass graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and Gateway Tech-nical Institute with an A.S. in Drafting and Design Technology.
Jennifer Cristobal Jen is a Planner and Landscape Designer at EPD with 5 years of experi-ence in community planning, urban design and landscape architecture. She has prepared downtown master plans, feasibility studies and comprehen-sive plans, analyzing communities and engaging in community outreach to create tailored strategies for boroughs, townships and counties. Such pro-jects include: Aspinwall Riverfront Park, Mt. Lebanon Comprehensive Plan, Altoona Comprehensive Plan and York Township Comprehensive Plan. She received her Masters of Landscape Architecture from Chatham Univer-sity and a BA in Urban Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.
Thomas Cenna, LEED® AP, RLA Thomas Cenna is a LEED® accredited professional and registered Land-scape Architect and has 14 years of planning and design experience. In addition to having served as Planning Commission member in his local community, Thomas has worked on a wide variety of municipal planning and construction projects types. Projects have included: Aspinwall River-front Park, Fort McIntosh Elementary School and Oakmont Riverside Park Master Plan. He received his BS in Landscape Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University.
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